A practical guide to strategy in all aspects of life and living, authored by the most famous samurai of all time, Miyamoto Musashi. His books about the Way of the sword were from his own life and experience with sword fencing and strategy, both in single combat and on the battlefield. This book is a modern translation for the 21st century as interpreted by T. M. Moore, and includes essays on the history of Japan during Musashi's life as well as essays on Kendo and the religious tradition that shaped Japanese life in the 17th century.