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Ninja: 1,000 years of the shadow warrior

By John Man

Book information

Publisher
William Morrow
Year
2013
ISBN
0062222023, 9780062222022, 9780062202666
LCC
UB271.J3M36 2013
Google Books ID
4GZydVi4ylQC
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
3 MB (3103336 bytes)
Edition
reprint
Pages
304\0
Library
AvaxHome
Time added
2013-05-11 15:54:06

Description

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.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.

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