| Description |
223 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, map ; 20 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [222]-223). |
| Summary |
The complete writings of famous Samuari Miyamoto Musashi, offering insights not just for warriors, but for anyone wishing to apply the Zen Buddhist principles of awareness and "no mind" to succeed in any endeavor. This book sheds new light on Japanese history and the true value of Bushido, the ancient code of the Japanese warrior. |
| Contents |
The book of Five Ring (Gorin-no-sho). Scroll 1: the earth scroll (chi-no-maki) ; Scroll 2: the water scroll (sui-no-maki) ; Scroll 3: the fire scroll (ka-no-maki) ; Scroll 4: the wind scroll (fū-no-maki) ; Scroll 5: the ether scroll (kū-no-maki) -- Mirror on the way of combat (Heidōkyō) -- Notes on combat strategy (Heihō-kakitsuke) -- Combat strategy in 35 articles (Heihō sanjūgo-kajō) -- The five-direction sword pathways (Gohō-no-tachimichi) -- The path walked alone (Dokkōdō) -- Appendix: Kokura monument (Kokura-hibun). |
| Subject |
Martial arts -- Early works to 1800.
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Military art and science -- Early works to 1800.
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Swordplay -- Japan -- Early works to 1800.
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| Added Author |
Bennett, Alexander. translator.
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Uozumi, Takashi, 1953- writer of foreword.
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| Added Title |
Gorin no sho. English
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Book of five rings and other works |
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Definitive translations of the complete writings of Miyamoto Musashi-Japan's greatest Samurai |
| ISBN |
9784805314760 (hardcover) |
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4805314761 (hardcover) |
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