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OverviewHere 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Miyamoto Musashi , Thomas Cleary , Thomas ClearyPublisher: Shambhala Publications Inc Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.232kg ISBN: 9781570627484ISBN 10: 1570627487 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 12 December 2000 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsEmbraced by many contemporary readers as a manual on how to succeed in life. - Library Journal Embraced by many contemporary readers as a manual on how to succeed in life. -- Library Journal Author InformationMiyamoto Musashi, who lived in Japan in the 1600s, was an undefeated dueler, a masterless samurai, and an independent teacher. He spent the last decades of his life refining and teaching his military science. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |