The Art of War. The Book of Five Rings

He who knows when to fight and when not to fight will be victorious. He who understands how to use both large and small forces will be victorious. He whose upper and lower ranks are united in the same desire... will be victorious. He who, being fully prepared, waits for the unprepared will be victorious. It is not necessary to engage in warfare to apply the principles formulated by Sun Tzu. They are equally applicable in politics, management, and even in everyday life. Everyone dreams of becoming a winner. Mastery of ancient wisdom today is a step towards victory. The Scroll of the Earth, The Scroll of Water, The Scroll of Fire, The Scroll of Wind, and The Scroll of Emptiness are the names of the various sections of this remarkable work, written by a man for whom war and philosophy were inseparable, as it could only be for a true samurai. "The Book of Five Rings" is a textbook on strategy and the art of sword fighting. It is addressed to a broad audience: the method described in the book is applicable in various fields of activity, such as business. Is it any wonder that "The Book of Five Rings" remains popular among enthusiasts of samurai and traditional Japanese culture all over the world? The collection also includes the work of Daidoji Yuzan "Collection of Instructions on the Warrior's Path".