Shambhala Publications The Complete Book of Five Rings

Good book for knowledge seeker

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Phenomenal work of literature to sharpen the body and mind.

A classic!

This translation is a thing of beauty.Musashi's text is not easy at the best of times, but it is always rewarding. Kenji Tokitsu, the translator, combines being an expert in historical Japan and the antique Japanese language with a remarkable grasp of English ... and he's a serious martial artist, as well.It shows.When you read this, please read all of Tokistsu's footnotes and appendices. They clarify, give extraordinary perspective to, and showcase the power and insight of 'the swordsman's bible'.