Man, John
Ninja
- ISBN 13:
- 9780552165341
- author:
- Man, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Corgi
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 3.2 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Ninjas: Separating Fact from Fiction In medieval Japan, ninjas were a real force to be reckoned with - spies, saboteurs, and assassins who relied on stealth and cunning to survive. Their skills may not have allowed them to fly or turn invisible, but they did possess an aura of mystery that has endured for centuries. John Man delves into the history of the ninjas, tracing their origins back over 1,000 years and exploring their heyday during Japan's civil wars in the 16th century. He also examines how the ninja ethos continued to influence Japanese militarism during World War Two, and meets one of the last remaining "ninja" survivors, Hiroo Onoda. Through his research, Man sheds light on a fascinating chapter in history that has been shrouded in myth and legend.
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