When you attain the Way of strategy, there will not be one thing you cannot see.Miyamoto MusashiThis luxurious hardback presents The Book of Five Rings, a classic Japanese text by the undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Shortly before his death in 1645, Musashi retreated to a cave to live as a hermit. There he wrote five scrolls describing the "true principles" required for victory in the martial arts and on the battlefield. Instead of relying on religion or theory, Musashi based his writings on his own experience, observation, and reason.The scrolls, published as The Book of Five Rings, have recently gained an international reputation in the business world as a means of resolving differences and achieving success. But their delineation of the psychological strength, rigorous selfcontrol, and practical application necessary for dealing with physical and mental conflict also has a wider relevance and can be usefully applied to all our lives.This compact luxury edition is perfect as a gift.ABOUT THE SERIES Arcturus Gilded Classics presents luxury gift editions of classic works, featuring hardcover Wibalin binding, foilembossed cover designs, beautifully designed endpapers and gilded page edges. These make perfectible collectibles for bibliophiles and lovers of classic literature.

Binding: Hardback;208 pages; Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd; Classification: ; Weight: 370 g; Dimensions: 113 x 175 x 18

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