Musashi's Book of Five Rings: The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy
Musashi, Miyamoto; Kaufman, Stephen F.
Language: English
Published by Tuttle Publishing, 2004
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.Bay State Book Company
AbeBooks seller since January 23, 2023
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 6.22
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.
Seller Inventory # BSM.1FE4U
- Title
- Musashi's Book of Five Rings: The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy
- Author
- Musashi, Miyamoto; Kaufman, Stephen F.
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Publication year
- 2004
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0804835209
- ISBN 13
- 9780804835206
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
It explains the underlying truths necessary for a full understanding of Musashi's message for warriors. The result is an enthralling book on military strategy that combines the instincts of the warrior with the philosophies of Zen Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism and Taoism. It is a crucial book for every martial artist to read and understand.
Like the original, this classic book of strategy is divided into five sections. The Book of Earth lays the groundwork for anyone wishing to understand Musashi's teachings; the Book of Water explains the warrior's approach to strategy; the Book of Fire teaches fundamental fighting techniques based on the Earth and Water principles; the Book of Wind describes differences between Musashi's own martial style and the styles of other fighting schools; while the Book of No-thing describes the "way of nature" as understood through an "unthinking" existing preconception.
Famed martial artist and bestselling author Stephen Kaufman has translated this classic without the usual academic or commercial bias, driving straight into the heart of Musashi's martial teachings and interpreting them for his fellow martial artists. The result is an enthralling combination of warrior wisdom and philosophical truths that Musashi offered to other warriors who wished to master the martial way of bushido.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Kaufman has authored and interpreted many martial arts titles including The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Way of the Modern Warrior, and The Shogun's Scroll, all available from Tuttle Publishing. -- ~~~~~~
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Bay State Book Company
North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since January 23, 2023
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 4 to 11 business days | 4 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 0.00 | US$ 6.00 |
Payment methods
Store description
We are a local book store that specializes in used books. Our delivery is quick. Same day shipping most of the time and most books arrive within 5 days or ordering.
Specialty
History, fiction, children's booksSeller's business information
Bay State Book Company LLC
473 saint paul st, suite 1 (Bay State Books)
North Smithfield, RI U.S.A. 02896