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(五輪書) Go Rin No Sho - The Book Of Five Rings: A Modern English Translation of Musashi-Sensei's Masterpiece
Paperback
Series: Writings from the Masters of Combat
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 15 2025
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.22 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
The Book of Five Rings (五輪書, Go Rin no Sho) - The Way of Strategy
Miyamoto Musashi-sama (宮本 武蔵, 1584-1645)-a name that echoes through history as a Lord of Samurai and Swordsmen (宮本武蔵殿), the undefeated duelist, and the Founder of Niten Ichi-ryū (二天一流の開祖), the Two Heavens, One Style of swordsmanship. With over 60 victorious duels to his name, he became the greatest swordsman of his era, a master of war, strategy, and philosophy.
This modern English edition presents a faithful and precise translation of Musashi-sama's Book of Five Rings (五輪書, Go Rin no Sho), written in the final year of his life. In this text, Musashi-sama imparts his wisdom on combat, the art of war, and the deeper philosophy of mastery. Divided into five scrolls-Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Emptiness-this book offers timeless lessons on discipline, self-reliance, and the warrior's path.
Beyond the battlefield, Musashi-sama's strategies have influenced martial artists, military leaders, and business strategists alike, proving that the Way of Strategy (兵法, Heihō) is universal. Whether you seek victory in combat, leadership, or life itself, this book remains an essential guide to mastering conflict and achieving true greatness.
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