The Book of Five Rings was written originally in 1643 by the famous legendary Japanese samurai Miyamoto Musashi when he retreated to a cave. It was later translated by Thomas Cleary. It is an insightful text on martial arts, swordsmanship, winning strategy for generations to come. Musashi takes the reader into a world filled with devotion, self-respect and discipline. This book analyzes the methods of struggle and mastery over conflict involved in all levels of human interaction. It contains secrets to living every day and dealing with everyone no matter what their state of mind is. It is one of the most perceptive and sharp works on strategic thinking in Asian literature. A classic book that deals with the art of leadership and holds the knowledge to live at peace.