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What is 'The Book of Five Rings'? Samurai Miyamoto Musashi
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What is 'The Book of Five Rings'?

'The Book of Five Rings' is a treatise on strategy, tactics, and philosophy written by Miyamoto Musashi. Completed around 1645, the book is divided into five parts—Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Void—each representing different elements of strategic combat and broader life philosophy. It is considered an essential text for martial artists and strategists.