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The Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto Musashi

The Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto Musashi

Wilson, William Scott

Paperback

Historical FiguresGeneral Eastern ReligionsJapanese History

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ISBN10: 1590309871
ISBN13: 9781590309872
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: Mar 12 2013
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.90 Width: 5.20 Depth: 7.40
Language: English
An expert on samurai history paints a vivid, multi-faceted portrait of feudal Japan and Miyamoto Musashi--the legendary swordsman who wrote the classic martial arts treatise, The Book of Five Rings

Born in 1584, Miyamoto Musashi was the legendary samurai known throughout the world as a master swordsman, spiritual seeker, and author of the classic book on strategy, The Book of Five Rings. Over 350 years after his death, Musashi and his legacy still fascinate readers worldwide, inspiring artists, authors, and filmmakers.

In The Lone Samurai, respected translator and expert on samurai culture William Scott Wilson presents both a vivid account of a fascinating period in feudal Japan and a portrait of the courageous, iconoclastic samurai who wrestled with philosophical and spiritual ideas that are as relevant today as they were in his time. For Musashi, the way of the martial arts was about mastery of the mind rather than simply technical prowess--and it is this path to mastery that is the core teaching in his Book of Five Rings. This special volume includes supplemental material on Musashi's legacy as a martial arts icon, his impact on literature and film, and the influence of his Book of Five Rings.

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