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The Sword & The Mind: The Classic Japanese Treatise On Swordsmanship And Tactics,New
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It Is No Accident That The Age Of The Great Japanese Swordsmen Coincided With That Countrys Transition From A Loose Group Of Warrior States To A Stable Nation. As You Will Discover In The Sword &Amp; The Mind, This Pivotal Seventeenthcentury Howto Guide For The Swordsman Is Also A Penetrating Philosophical And Psychological Treatise On Strategy. Yagyu Munenoris Stepbystep Instructions For Positioning, Strikingwith One And Two Swordsand Defending Oneself Against An Opponent Can Be Applied With Equal Success To Many Types Of Conflict, From Sword Fight To Political Struggle To Business Competition.The Techniques And Disciplines Presented In This Classic Of Tactical And Strategic Wisdom Were Developed And Refined By Three Of Japans Greatest Swordsman: Kamiizumi Hidetsuna (15081577), Who Founded The Shinkage School Of Swordsmanship; His Greatest Student Yagyu Muneyoshi (15291606), Who Further Perfected Many Of Hidetsunas Techniques; And Muneyoshis Son, Munenori (15711646), Who Set Down This Timeless Masterpiece To Be Passed On From Teacher To Student.In This Exquisite Translation, P.E.N. Translation Award Winner Hiroaki Sato Brings The Legacy Of These Three Superior Swordsmen To The Modern Western Reader. With More Than 25 Blackandwhite Illustrations, Glossary, Chronology, Bibliography, And Comprehensive Annotations The Sword &Amp; The Mind Illuminates The Lives And Times Of The Three Masters As Well As The Cultural And Philosophical Landscape In Which They Lived.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Sword & the Mind'? A: 'The Sword & the Mind' focuses on Japanese swordsmanship and tactics, serving as both a how-to guide for swordsmen and a philosophical treatise on strategy.
- Q: Who is the author of the translation? A: The book is translated by Hiroaki Sato, a P.E.N. translation award winner.
- Q: What is the significance of this book in martial arts literature? A: This book is significant as it compiles teachings from three of Japan's greatest swordsmen, sharing their techniques and philosophies on combat and conflict.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Sword & the Mind' have? A: 'The Sword & the Mind' contains 133 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: What year was 'The Sword & the Mind' published? A: 'The Sword & the Mind' was published on January 1, 2004.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for business strategies? A: Yes, the principles outlined in the book can be applied to various types of conflict, including business competition, making it relevant beyond martial arts.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book includes more than 25 black-and-white illustrations to enhance understanding of the techniques described.
- Q: What are some additional resources provided in the book? A: The book features a glossary, chronology, bibliography, and comprehensive annotations to provide context and deepen understanding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition, indicating it has been well maintained.