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The Swordsman's Handbook : Samurai Teachings on the Path of the Sword by Wilson, William Scott; Wilson, William Scott is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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This collection of historical writings by martial arts masters—from Miyamoto Musashi to Takuan Soho—is an essential primer on the history, philosophy, and practice of samurai swordsmanship   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.

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Author

Wilson, William Scott; Wilson, William Scott

Publisher

Shambhala Publications, Incorporated; Shambhala

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9780834829732

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Philosophy, Sports, History