The Book of Five Rings: The Cornerstone of Japanese Culture (The Cornerstone of . . . Series) - Softcover
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"Written in 1643 by the preeminent samurai warrior Miyamoto Musashi, this classic text is presented in full in a new translation and is accompanied by numerous comments and drawings that originate from the period of the samurai. The book is divided in accordance with the elements that compose the world: The Book of the Earth, The Book of Water, The Book of Fire, The Book of the Wind, and The Book of the Void. Together they reflect the bushido spiritłthe worldview of the wise samuraiłand combine the character of the expert warrior and the Zen spirit, which teaches one to live in harmony with oneself and with the world."
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This book was written in 1643 by the samurai warrior, Miyamoto Musashi, who was considered to be the best swordsman in Japan. It is divided into five chapters reflecting the elements of the world: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and the Void. Together, these chapters present the bushido spirit - the world-view of the wise samurai. The BOOK OF FIVE RINGS was popular in the West because it described the Japanese spirit, which was a mystery at the time. This book presents the full version of it in a new and contemporary translation.
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The Book of Five Rings: The Cornerstone of Japanese Culture (Cornerstone of . . . Series)
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Astrolog Publishing House, Israel, 2003
ISBN 10: 9654941724
ISBN 13: 9789654941723
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The Book of Five Rings: The Cornerstone of Japanese Culture (Cornerstone of . . . Series)
Published by
Astrolog Publishing House, 2003
ISBN 10: 9654941724
ISBN 13: 9789654941723
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G9654941724I4N00