The masterpiece of samurai philosophy, for the first time in an unabridged edition translated from Japanese. “
The Book of Five Rings ” is one of the fundamental texts of Japanese martial thought. Written by Miyamoto Musashi in the 16th century as a manual to instruct the disciples of his school, this work eventually became the cornerstone of samurai philosophy. Using a simple and clear style, Musashi reveals the secrets of his martial technique, acquired throughout a life devoted to walking the Way of the Warrior, and unveils the spiritual, ethical and psychological keys to transcend practice and reach the Void. The teachings of “
The Book of Five Rings ”, far from being obsolete, continue to awaken interest in all those who wish to embark on a path of improvement, leadership and self-knowledge.