Ninja
1,000 Years of the Shadow Warrior
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · February 5, 2013
The first major pop history of the Japanese stealth assassins, John Man's Ninja is a meticulously researched, entertaining blend of mythology, anthropology, travelogue, and history of the legendary shadow warriors.
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- Who it’s for
- A brisk cultural history that treats the ninja as more than a costume and less than.
- Genres
- Japanese History, Military History, Martial Arts
- Published
- HarperCollins, February 5, 2013
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The first major pop history of the Japanese stealth assassins, John Man's Ninja is a meticulously researched, entertaining blend of mythology, anthropology, travelogue, and history of the legendary shadow warriors.
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Spies, assassins, saboteurs, and secret agents, Ninja have become the subject of countless legends that continue to enthrall us in modern movies, video games, and comics—and their arts are still practiced in our time by dedicated acolytes who study the ancient techniques. Ninja: 1,000 Years of the Shadow Warrior, by British historian John Man, is as colorful and intriguing as the warriors it so vividly brings to life.
Shadow History
A brisk cultural history that treats the ninja as more than a costume and less than.
Come here for
- history with a sharper edge
- Japanese culture seen through shadow, strategy, and lore
Expect
- wide-angled historical sweep
- clear, readable explanation over mystique
Where it sits
| Japanese History | 88% |
|---|---|
| Martial Arts | 62% |
| Military History | 40% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
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- Japanese Art
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- Authors
- John Man
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- February 5, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Japanese Art