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Is this edition's translation accurate? Thanks.

Will This book was written by a man who never was defeated in his life as a warrior. The translation by Harris is from the perspective of a kendo master an…moreThis book was written by a man who never was defeated in his life as a warrior. The translation by Harris is from the perspective of a kendo master and shows a deep understanding of the principles of the fight. I have dabbled in armed combat for 50+ years and each time I read this book I find a line here or there which suddenly achieves a clarity the other translations miss out. Businessmen often use this book to help them figure out correct strategy, and it can be applied to the Book, but the Master was a warrior and it's essence is armed combat. It takes a person familiar with sword play to understand the meaning of the metaphors offered by Musashi. "Stance, no stance" can be applied to business, sure, but when you are facing somebody with a sword it suddenly gives you a firm understanding of just how you can defeat anyone, anytime... it's a very real and timeless attitude.(less)

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