Overview
This deluxe hardback gift edition presents The Book of Five Rings, a classic Japanese text written by undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.
In his lifetime, Miyamoto Musashi''s recorded his ''true principles'' which he believed guaranteed victory in 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 self-control, 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 deluxe hardback edition includes original Japanese text shown beside the English translation by Victor Harris. It is luxuriously is presented with striking stencilled page edges, beautiful full-colour illustrations, and gold cover embossing, making it the perfect gift or collectible.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Luxury Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of classic works of literature, complete with stencilled page edges, gold embossed cover designs, full-colour illustrations and beautiful patterned endpapers.
- | Author: Miyamoto Musashi, Victor Harris
- | Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
- | Publication Date: Jul 01, 2024
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- | Binding: Hardback
- | ISBN-13: 9781398838611
- | ISBN-10: 1398838616
