Miyamoto Musashi: His Life and Writings by Tokitsu, Kenji
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780834805675
- Book Title
- Miyamoto Musashi : His Life and Writings
- Publisher
- Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 8.9 in
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.4 in
- Genre
- Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- Asia / Japan, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, Historical
- Item Weight
- 26.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.9 in
- Number of Pages
- 528 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0834805677
ISBN-13
9780834805675
eBay Product ID (ePID)
45586434
Product Key Features
Book Title
Miyamoto Musashi : His Life and Writings
Number of Pages
528 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Asia / Japan, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, Historical
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
26.1 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-009839
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
" Miyamoto Musashi is a close look at the legendary swordsman and his treatises on swordsmanship and strategy by a Japanese martial artist. Deeply informed, and with direct and extensive knowledge of martial arts, the book, to my knowledge, has no parallel in Japan--or elsewhere."--Hiroaki Sato, author of Legends of the Samurai
Dewey Decimal
952/.025/092 B
Synopsis
Miyamoto Musashi, who lived in Japan in the fifteenth century, was a renowned samurai warrior. He has become a martial arts icon, known not just as an undefeated dueler, but also as a master of battlefield strategy. Kenji Tokitsu turns a critical eye on Musashi's life and writings, separating fact from fiction, and giving a clear picture of the man behind the myth. Musashi's best-known work, The Book of Five Rings , provides timeless insight into the nature of conflict. Tokitsu translates and provides extensive commentary on that popular work, as well as three other short texts on strategy that were written before it, and a longer, later work entitled "The Way to Be Followed Alone." Tokitsu is a thoughtful and informed guide, putting the historical and philosophical aspects of the text into context, and illuminating the etymological nuances of particular Japanese words and phrases. As a modern martial artist and a scholar, Tokitsu provides a view of Musashi's life and ideas that is accessible and relevant to today's readers and martial arts students., A comprehensive study of the life, philosophies, fighting strategies, and works of the legendary samurai warrior who wrote The Book of Five Rings Miyamoto Musashi, who lived in Japan in the fifteenth century, was a renowned samurai warrior. He has become a martial arts icon, known not just as an undefeated dueler, but also as a master of battlefield strategy. Kenji Tokitsu turns a critical eye on Musashi's life and writings, separating fact from fiction, and giving a clear picture of the man behind the myth. Musashi's best-known work, The Book of Five Rings , provides timeless insight into the nature of conflict. Tokitsu translates and provides extensive commentary on that popular work, as well as three other short texts on strategy that were written before it, and a longer, later work entitled "The Way to Be Followed Alone." Tokitsu is a thoughtful and informed guide, putting the historical and philosophical aspects of the text into context, and illuminating the etymological nuances of particular Japanese words and phrases. As a modern martial artist and a scholar, Tokitsu provides a view of Musashi's life and ideas that is accessible and relevant to today's readers and martial arts students.
LC Classification Number
DS872.M53T65 2005
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- 5***k (5319)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis book is exactly as described, and the seller did a great job of packing it to ensure there would not be any kind of handling damage. Very professional seller. I highly recommend this seller to anyone wanting quality merchandise at a fair price that is delivered in a timely and well packaged manner.
- u***y (96)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseNot exactly as described. Condition on listing "very good; damaged". Item has puncture/tear in middle of box. Wish used actual pictures instead of stock photo and "shelving wear on corners" to see actual damage. Luckily, not gifting to anyone. Shipping time was reasonable. Shipping packaging was lacking; padded envelope ONLY for a box kit, no protection. Otherwise no damage to actual kit parts. Overall satisfied with this transaction because of price for condition.
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