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The Lone Samurai is a detailed, fascinating biography of Miyamoto Musashi, the legendary samurai known throughout the world as a master swordsman, spiritual seeker, and author of the classic Book of Five Rings. The Lone Samurai is a detailed, fascinating biography of Miyamoto Musashi, the legendary samurai known throughout the world as a master swordsman, spiritual seeker, and author of the classic Book of Five Rings. Respected translator and expert on samurai culture William Scott Wilson has created both a vivid account of a fascinating period in feudal Japan and a portrait of a courageous, iconoclastic samurai who wrestled with philosophical and spiritual ideas that are as relevant today as they were in his time. For Musashi, the way of the martial arts was about mastery of the mind rather than simply technical prowess-and it is this path to mastery that is the core teaching in The Book of Five Rings. This volume includes supplemental material on Musashi's legacy as a martial arts icon, his impact on literature and film, and the influence of The Book of Five Rings, as well as detailed notes, a glossary, and a bibliography.Product Identifiers
PublisherShambhala Publications INC International Concepts
ISBN-139781590309872
eBay Product ID (ePID)141499816
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Lone Samurai: the Life of Miyamoto Musashi
AuthorWilliam Scott Wilson
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
GenreSports
Dimensions
Item Height191mm
Item Width135mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorWilliam Scott Wilson
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States