The Book of Five Rings
| Book | 五輪書 |
| Translated by | Thomas Cleary |
| Preface by | Thomas Cleary |
| Introduction by | Thomas Cleary |
| Publisher | Shambhala Publications, Inc. |
| Copyright Holder | Shambhala Publications, Inc. |
| Cover Art by | Robert Spellman |
| Cover/Jacket Design by | Jim Zaccaria |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Location | US |
| This Impression | 2018 |
| Pages / Font | 200 pages |
| ISBN | 9781611806403 |
| Notes | One of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. Written by the renowned Japanese warrior Miyamoto Musashi in 1643, its principles for achieving success in combat have long been lauded not only for their applicability to the martial arts but to all aspects of life. This acclaimed translation from Thomas Cleary is immediately accessible, with an introduction that presents the spiritual background of the warrior tradition. Along with Musashi’s text, Cleary also translates another revered 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. |
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