The Book of Five Rings

Samurai - a historical military class of Japan, based on loyalty, honesty, and self-sacrifice. Miyamoto Musashi - a Japanese warrior who is the founder of a martial arts school in which he taught the technique of using two swords. The... "Book of Five Rings" is not just a historical document, but a true legacy and guide for those who seek self-improvement and understanding of martial mastery. Musashi, whose skills were honed from youth, describes in the treatise the fundamentals of military strategy and reflections on the essence of war. Readers will discover knowledge about kenjutsu, the Japanese art of swordsmanship, which outlines the philosophy of East Asia and the principles of samurai wisdom that are relevant even today. The edition also includes the work "Collection of Instructions on the Warrior's Path," compiled by military theory theorist Daidoji Yuzan. The text is accompanied by comments from historian Alexander Markov.