The Book of Five Rings

A Classic Text on the Japanese Way of the Sword

Miyamoto Musashi, Thomas Cleary, Thomas Cleary

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Japanese

Shambhala
02 February 2001

Literary essays; History; Oriental religions; Theory of warfare & military science; Oriental martial arts

Series: Shambhala Classics

Here is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for leaders in all professions, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction.

The Book of Five Rings -which has become a well-known classic among American business people, studied for its insights into the Japanese approach to business strategy-was composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi. Unlike previous editions of

The Book of Five Rings,

Thomas Cleary's is an accessible translation, free of jargon, with an introduction that presents the spiritual background of the warrior tradition. Along with Musashi's text, Cleary translates another important Japanese classic on leadership and strategy-

The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War

by Yagyu Munenori, which highlights the ethical and spiritual insights of Taoism and Zen as they apply to the way of the warrior.

By: Miyamoto Musashi
Translated by: Thomas Cleary, Thomas Cleary
Imprint: Shambhala
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 210g
ISBN: 9781570627484
ISBN 10: 1570627487
Series: Shambhala Classics
Pages: 133
Publication Date: 02 February 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active