The Book of Five Rings

Samurai - a historical military class of Japan, based on loyalty, honesty, and self-sacrifice.
Miyamoto Musashi - a Japanese warrior, the founder of a martial arts school where he taught the technique of using two swords.
"The Book of Five Rings" is not just a historical document, but a true legacy and a guide for those who aspire to self-improvement and understanding of martial mastery. Musashi, whose skills were honed since youth, describes in the treatise the foundations of military strategy and reflections on the essence of war.
Readers will discover knowledge about kenjutsu, the Japanese swordsmanship, where the philosophy of East Asia and the principles of samurai wisdom, which are relevant to this day, are outlined. The text is accompanied by comments from historian Alexander Markov.