Stephen F. Kaufman Miyamoto Mus Musashi's Book of Five R (Paperback) (UK IMPORT)All Tariffs and Duties included - no additional charges
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Stephen F. Kaufman Miyamoto Mus Musashi's Book of Five R (Paperback) (UK IMPORT). Author: Stephen F. Kaufman, Miyamoto Musashi. Like the original, this classic book of strategy is divided into five sections. Subtitle: The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy. Further DetailsTitle: Musashi's Book of Five Rings Condition: New Description: This classic interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's famous Book of Five Rings is explicitly intended for the martial artist—as Miyamoto Musashi originally intended. It explains the underlying truths necessary for a full understanding of Musashi's message for warriors. The result is an enthralling book on military strategy that combines the instincts of the warrior with the philosophies of Zen Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism and Taoism. It is a crucial book for every martial artist to read and understand.Like the original, this classic book of strategy is divided into five sections. The Book of Earth lays the groundwork for anyone wishing to understand Musashi's teachings; the Book of Water explains the warrior's approach to strategy; the Book of Fire teaches fundamental fighting techniques based on the Earth and Water principles; the Book of Wind describes differences between Musashi's own martial style and the styles of other fighting schools; while the Book of No-thing describes the "way of nature" as understood through an "unthinking" existing preconception.Famed martial artist and bestselling author Stephen Kaufman has translated this classic without the usual academic or commercial bias, driving straight into the heart of Musashi's martial teachings and interpreting them for his fellow martial artists. The result is an enthralling combination of warrior wisdom and philosophical truths that Musashi offered to other warriors who wished to master the martial way of bushido. Author: Stephen F. Kaufman, Miyamoto Musashi EAN: 9780804835206 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780804835206 Item Height: 216mm Item Length: 140mm ISBN-10: 0804835209 Genre: Sports & Hobbies Language: English Item Width: 13mm Publisher: Tuttle Publishing Release Date: 01/15/2004 Item Weight: 255g Subtitle: The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy Topic: Philosophy & Spirituality Release Year: 2004 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
