Displaying 1 of 1 2010 Format: Book Author: Miyamoto, Musashi, 1584-1645. Title: The book of five rings / Miyamoto Musashi ; translated by Thomas Cleary. Publisher, Date: Boston : Shambhala ; [New York] : Distributed in the United States by Random House, 2010. Description: xviii, 131 pages ; 17 cm Summary: Here is one of the most influential texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory ever to emerge from Asia. Composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. It is written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life. Thomas Clearys translation is immediately accessible, with an introduction that presents the spiritual background of the warrior tradition. Subjects: Military art and science -- Early works to 1800. Swordplay -- Japan -- Early works to 1800. Other Author: Cleary, Thomas F., 1949-2021. Other Title: Gorin no sho. English Book of 5 rings Notes: Originally published: Boston : Shambhala, ©1993. Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-128). Translated from the Japanese. Contents: The earth scroll -- The water scroll -- The fire scroll -- The wind scroll -- The scroll of emptiness. LCCN: 2010022150 ISBN: 9781590308912 1590308913 Other Number: 642509105 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 357097 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: Spanish 355.547 Miyamoto Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
