The Book of Five Rings: The Classic Text of Samurai Sword Strategy

by Miyamoto Musashi, Ashikaga Yoshiharu (Translator), Rosemary Brant (Editor)

Overview

The Book of Five Rings, first published in the seventeenth century, is the classic text of samurai strategy, written by an undefeated master of the sword. This colorfully illustrated new edition vividly interprets the teachings of Miyamoto Musashi and the era of the last Shoguns, when the way of the sword was also a sacred way of life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454910732
Publisher:	Fall River Press
Publication date:	03/04/2014
Pages:	200
Sales rank:	693,729
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 7.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1643) was a samurai master and a leading exponent of Kendo, the oldest of Japans martial arts. In a career that lasted nearly half a century he was never defeated in combat. Musashi perfected a two-handed sword technique that is still taught today, and he was also a talented artist. He completed The Book of Five Rings, his classic text on samurai sword strategy, days before his death.
 
About the Translator:
Ashikaga Yoshiharu teaches English at Tokyo University. A descendant of a samurai, he has translated many classic Japanese texts into English and has edited the books Zen Wisdom and Zen Teachings (both Astrolog).