Ninja: 1,000 Years of the Shadow Warrior
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The first major pop history of the Japanese stealth assassins, John Man's Ninjais 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.
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