The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi

This deluxe silkbound gift edition of The Book of Five Rings presents the classic Japanese text by the undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. In these scrolls, Musashi sets down his “true principles”, described as guaranteeing victory in martial arts and on the battlefield. Rather than drawing on religion or abstract theory, he bases his writing on personal experience, observation and reason.

Published as The Book of Five Rings, the work has more recently gained an international reputation in the business world as a way to resolve differences and pursue success. Its discussion of psychological strength, rigorous self-control and practical application for handling physical and mental conflict is also presented as having wider relevance beyond combat. Full-colour illustrations accompany the text, and the volume is finished as a gold-embossed hardback suited to gifting.

Key details

• Deluxe silkbound gift edition
• Written by Miyamoto Musashi
• Gold-embossed hardback format
• Full-colour illustrations throughout
• Text presented as Musashi’s “true principles”

Synopsis

The Book of Five Rings records Miyamoto Musashi’s principles for victory in martial arts and on the battlefield, grounded in experience, observation and reason rather than religion or theory. The scrolls have also become known internationally in the business world as an approach to resolving differences and achieving success. The text further outlines psychological strength, rigorous self-control and practical application for dealing with physical and mental conflict, with relevance presented as extending to everyday life.