This luxurious hardback presents The Book of Five Rings, a classic
Japanese text by the undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, with gold
embossing and gilded page edges.
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 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 compact luxury edition with gold-foil embossing is perfect as a
gift.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound
gifts editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact,
foil-embossed hardbacks are richly illustrated and printed using deluxe
ivory paper.