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The Book of Five Rings: The Strategy of the Samurai Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Miyamoto Musashi (Author, Publisher), Jeffrey Ito (Narrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 515 ratings
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'When you attain the Way of strategy, there will not be one thing you cannot see.'

Miyamoto Musashi, Book of Five Rings

Shortly before his death in 1645, the undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi retreated to a cave to live as a hermit. There he wrote five scrolls describing the "true principles" required for victory in the martial arts and on the battlefield. Instead of relying on religion or theory, Musashi based his writings on his own experience, observation, and reason. The scrolls, published as The Book of Five Rings, have recently gained an international reputation in the business world as a means of resolving differences and achieving success. But their delineation of the psychological strength, rigorous self-control, and practical application necessary for dealing with physical and mental conflict also has a wider relevance and can be usefully applied to all our lives.

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  1. Listening Length
    1 hour and 38 minutes
  2. Author
    Miyamoto Musashi
  3. Narrator
    Jeffrey Ito
  4. Audible release date
    October 21, 2024
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Miyamoto Musashi
  7. ASIN
    B0DK9YT8PZ
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 1 hour and 38 minutes
Author Miyamoto Musashi
Narrator Jeffrey Ito
Audible.com Release Date October 21, 2024
Publisher Miyamoto Musashi
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0DK9YT8PZ
Best Sellers Rank #111,816 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#108 in Combat Sports & Self-Defense
#177 in Eastern Philosophy (Audible Books & Originals)
#604 in Martial Arts (Books)

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  • Jon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality
    Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2025
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    Fast delivery within 16 hrs, well packaged and perfect condition.
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  • Felipe Gazire
    5.0 out of 5 stars Versão magnífica e sensacional!
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 31, 2024
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    Eu estou extremamente feliz com essa aquisição. A obra de Miyamoto Musashi em si dispensa apresentações. Nessa versão temos a tradução de Victor Harris (o livro é em inglês) , e o tradutor colocou uma introdução sobre como era o Japão na época de Musashi, bem como uma breve biografia do lendário samurai. Existem também notas de rodapé para facilitar o entendimento e contextualizar o leitor.

    A qualidade do material é o grande destaque desta versão. Você percebe uma enorme atenção aos detalhes, tanto a capa quanto as páginas são de primeira qualidade. Praticamente todas as páginas são ilustradas com pinturas e desenhos da época, muitas vezes com uma legenda para explicar a ilustração.
    Se você fala inglês e for ter só uma versão do livro dos cinco anéis, pode comprar esse sem medo.
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    Felipe Gazire
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Versão magnífica e sensacional!

    Reviewed in Brazil on January 31, 2024
    Eu estou extremamente feliz com essa aquisição. A obra de Miyamoto Musashi em si dispensa apresentações. Nessa versão temos a tradução de Victor Harris (o livro é em inglês) , e o tradutor colocou uma introdução sobre como era o Japão na época de Musashi, bem como uma breve biografia do lendário samurai. Existem também notas de rodapé para facilitar o entendimento e contextualizar o leitor.

    A qualidade do material é o grande destaque desta versão. Você percebe uma enorme atenção aos detalhes, tanto a capa quanto as páginas são de primeira qualidade. Praticamente todas as páginas são ilustradas com pinturas e desenhos da época, muitas vezes com uma legenda para explicar a ilustração.
    Se você fala inglês e for ter só uma versão do livro dos cinco anéis, pode comprar esse sem medo.
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  • Sean Kinnell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Miyamoto Marvel
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2024
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    Gorgeous, intricate book. It’s a fantastic read, a modern twist on such an old strategy book. Great for students studying any form of martial art and life lessons. Anyone who loves philosophy, will love the book or even Japanese art and mythology.
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  • Venicius Soares da Silva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente qualidade, recommend
    Reviewed in Germany on August 20, 2024
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    This book has highest quality of print, paper and cover as well. For who wants a hardcover of this book, this is the one.
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    Venicius Soares da Silva
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Excelente qualidade, recommend

    Reviewed in Germany on August 20, 2024
    This book has highest quality of print, paper and cover as well. For who wants a hardcover of this book, this is the one.
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  • Riccio
    4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for a gift, if you choose the correct version.
    Reviewed in Italy on August 17, 2023
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    Be very careful, which book you purchase. "A Book of Five Rings" was first translated from Japanese to English by Victor Harris in 1974. Reading the reviews, many people have purchased a book by the wrong author or edition.1) The original book by Musashi is nearly 500 years old and cannot be protected by copyright. 2) Many presumed authors have published fake translations of the Victor Harris book, and very few actual new translations from Japanese. 3) While Harris worked in the museum and was an accomplished swordsman, the book is not trying to teach modern Samurai swordsmanship. 4) The real value of the book is to understand that to survive 60 duels - whether boxing, with pistols or the Olympics, requires extreme attention to microscopic details. 5) Consider this as making 60 complicated cabinets of walnut - with zero mistakes and minimal pieces of scrap. 6) Whatever your profession, read the book as if your first mistake is your last mistake. Regards.
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