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The Book of Five Rings

By Miyamoto Musashi (Thomas Cleary). 116 pg., 6" x 9" paperback. Here is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation & 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 & mastery over conflict that underlies human interaction. The Book of Five Rings was composed in 1643 by the famed duelist & undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi. Unlike previous editions, Thomas Cleary's is an accessible translation, free of jargon.


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