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. |