Miyamoto Musashi - (Illustrated Editions) by William De Lange (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>A Life in Arms reveals how events deeply buried in Musashi's past set him on the hard path to success-a path that began with the brutal slaying of Arima Kihei, and culminated in his dramatic encounter with Sasaki Kojirō on Ganryū island.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>THE FIRST FULLY ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY OF JAPAN'S GREATEST SWORDSMAN</p><p><strong>Miyamoto Musashi</strong> (1584-1645) is the most celebrated swordsman in Japanese history. Yet few of the many works on the enigmatic warrior have hewn to the original sources. Fewer still have explored the emotional turmoil that drove him on to be the very best in his field.</p><p>A Life in Arms debunks many of the convenient myths, while at the same time uncovering the more controversial aspects that have been left hidden: his deeply troubled relationship with his father, his whereabouts during the battle of Sekigahara, his role in the siege of Osaka castle, and the birth and death of an illegitimate child, an event that deeply influenced his art.</p><p>It shows how Musashi's path through life was shaped by strong personal traits: a reckless valor in the face of danger, a sensitive intelligence in the fields of art and architecture, a generosity toward peers and pupils, and a defiant stubbornness in old age. The complex yet human portrait that arises is a far cry from the accepted one-dimensional caricatures.</p><p>Drawing from a wealth of images, maps, photographs, and woodprints, this Illustrated Edition gives the reader an even more authentic and in-depth experience of the life of Japan's greatest swordsman.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"If anyone is qualified to fill in the missing details of Musashi's life, it is De lange, who has surely done more research on the subject than any other non-Japanese...He has painted a remarkably vibrant portrait of Musashi, one that reveals all the contradictions of a remarkable life full of triumphs and disappointments, thrilling victories as well as bitter losses...This book is unquestionably a must-read for any student of budō. -- <em>Kendō World</em></p><p>"<em>Miyamoto Musashi: A Life in Arms</em> is an impressive work of scholarship, offering insanely detailed recounts of Musashi's battles and movements, some so richly rendered that you'd swear De Lange was present at the time, taking notes." -- <em>San Francisco Book Review</em></p><p>"<em>Miyamoto Musashi: A Life in Arms</em> is highly recommended to anyone who is interested in the biography of this most interesting man who has inspired generations of swordsmen and manga fans alike." -- <em>Iaido Journal</em></p><p>"This is perhaps one of the most vital and important texts on the life of Miyamoto Musashi. De Lange has searched the original military records of the campaigns Musashi was involved with and other supporting documents to provide the first accurate assessment of Musashi's life in the English language." -- <em>Irish Fighter Magazine</em></p><p>De Lange has already published two volumes giving translations of two of the principal source documents on Musashi's life, but this is something different. Drawing on these, as well as numerous other sources, he builds up a new version of the swordsman's story, covering much ground that will be totally new for many. -- Chris Hellman, author of <em>The Samurai Mind</em></p><p>One of the most down to earth detailed accounts of Musashi's life. Awesome... -- <em>Goodreads</em></p><br>
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