The Book of Five Rings

The book of five rings is considered a classic treatise on military strategy, much like Sun Tzu's The Art of War. The five "books" refer to the idea that there are different elements of battle, just as there are different physical elements in life, as described by Buddhism, Shinto, and other Eastern religions. Through the book Musashi defends his thesis: a man who conquers himself is ready to take it on on the world, should need arise.