The complete English translation of the 1643 Japanese manuscript The Book Of Five Rings and Dokkodo by Miyamoto Musashi (1584 - 1645) is the definitive handbook on timeless ancient principles on achieving victory at any cost. Divided into five scrolls, each focusing on a different aspect of samurai swordplay and principles, this new translation clears away the fog on Musashi's cryptic writings and gives the reader a brand-new, clear view of the warrior's lasting wisdom.