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Ninja, A.D. 1460-1650

By Stephen R , Turnbull

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing Ltd
Year
2003
ISBN
1841765252, 9781782002567, 9781782002307, 9781841765259
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
16 MB (16390828 bytes)
Series
Warrior series 64
Pages
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm\0
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
Military -- To 1868;JapanNinja--Japan--History;Ninja;History;Military histo

Description

The ninja were the secret agents and assassins of feudal Japan and they remain a subject of enduring fascination. They first arose during the power struggles of 9th and 10th century Japan - where they catered for an increasing demand for spies, informants and assassins - and were used until the mid-1600s when, due to a campaign to destroy them, disappeared.;Introduction: the elusive ninja -- Ninja - Japan's secret warrior -- Recruitment and training -- Appearance and equipment -- Conditions of service -- Ninja campaign life -- Ninja in war -- Aftermath - the ninja myth -- Museums, collections and re-enactment -- Glossary -- Bibliography and further reading -- Colour plate commentary -- Index.

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