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A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy

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Philosophy Non-Fiction Classics History Business

by Miyamoto Musashi, Victor Harris

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4.09 (19.2K ratings)
calendar_today 1645
description 192 pages

A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy by Miyamoto Musashi, Victor Harris holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 19.2K reader ratings. First published in 1645. The book spans 192 pages.

About A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy

Written over three centuries ago by a Samurai warrior, the book has been hailed as a limitless source of psychological insight for businessmen-or anyone who relies on strategy and tactics for outwitting the competition.

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Author Miyamoto Musashi, Victor Harris
Published 1645
Pages 192
Genres Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Classics, History, Business
Average Rating 4.09 / 5.00
Total Ratings 19,246

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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With a rating of 4.09, A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.00, it performs on par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy?

A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy is categorized as Philosophy, Non-Fiction, Classics, History. Its primary genre classification is Classics.

Is A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy worth reading?

Based on 19.2K reader ratings, A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy has an average score of 4.09 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy?

A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy has 192 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy?

A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy was written by Miyamoto Musashi, Victor Harris. It was first published in 1645.

What is the ISBN for A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy?

The ISBN-13 for A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy is 9780517415280.0.

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