Summary
1,000 years of the Shadow Warriors.
The Ninjas today are the stuff of myth and legend in comics, film, and electronic games. But once they were real, the medieval equivalent of the SAS - spies, saboteurs, assassins. In their secrecy, under-cover skills, and determination to survive, they were the opposite of the overt, self-destructive samurai. Could they fly? Make themselves invisible? Of course not. It was just that their skills gave them a magical aura. As a result, martial artists…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780552165341 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0552165344 |
| Author: | John Man |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Corgi Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 3 June 2013 |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 127mm x 24mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
His ability to put us in the picture, to feel, smell and almost touch the surroundings he describes is matched by his ability to tell a good story.
His ability to put us in the picture, to feel, smell and almost touch the surroundings he describes is matched by his ability to tell a good story. * Michael Palin *One couldn’t wish for a better storyteller or analyst than John Man * Simon Sebag Montefiore *An immensely entertaining history, packed with splendidly blood-thirsty tales. – PD Smith * Guardian *Ninja is a racy popular history of a difficult and often mythologised subject and should appeal to the armchair warrior in us all. * Literary Review *Man’s wry humour and treks through Japan’s mountains, valleys, temples and shrines adds a vivid and personable dimension to his questing spirit – so much so, you can imagine this being a terrific television series. * Metro *A thoroughly researched, appealing examination of the “original men in black”. * Kirkus Reviews *
About The Author
John Man
John Man is a historian and travel writer with a special interest in Japan and China. His books have been published in over twenty languages. His previous books include Samurai, The Great Wall, Xanadu, Attila and the bestselling Genghis Khan.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.