The Swordsman's Handbook Samurai Teachings on the Path of the Sword

An anthology of the most influential writings on swordsmanship from the samurai era.There is perhaps no more potent symbol of the samurai era than the sword. By the seventeenth century in Japan, the art of swordsmanship had begun to take on an almost cult-like popularity. Swordsmanship was more than a mastery of technique; it was a path toward self-mastery. The Swordsman's Handbook is the definitive collection of writings by men who saw the study of swordsmanship not only as essential to life and death, but as something that transcended life and death as well. Their teaching, that dealing with conflict is an art that requires grace and courage, speaks to us today with surprising immediacy and relevance. Included in this collection are writings by Kotada Yahei Toshitada, Takuan Soho, Yagyu Munenori, Miyamoto Musashi, Matsura Seizan, Issai Chozanshi, and Yamaoka Tesshu.

ISBN:	9781611800623
Publisher:	Shambhala
Imprint:	Shambhala
Published date:	04 Jun 2014
DEWEY:	796.860952
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	xviii, 252
Weight:	308g
Height:	191mm
Width:	136mm
Spine width:	18mm

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