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Ninja: The True Story of Japan's Secret Warrior Cult (Hardcover)

by S.R. Turnbull (Author)

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Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: Caxton Editions; New Ed edition (20 Mar 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1840674326
ISBN-13: 978-1840674323

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 576,355 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is a true and revealing account of the Ninja, the Japanese clandestine warrior cult of assassins and spies that has acquired a legendary status among martial arts enthusiasts and military historians. From material previously unpublished in the West, Stephen Turnbull recounts the history, battles, science, mysticism and even the modern aspects of the Ninja. Many of the sources for this book are his own translations from Japanese archives. Myths about the Ninja are exploded but the truth emerges here as far stronger than any fiction, making this work destined to become the standard work.

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5.0 out of 5 stars For Academic Study you can't beat this book., 1 Mar 2004

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Stephen Turnbull has once again compiled an excellent resource for another facet of Japanese Martial arts history - this time the Ninja.

This is not a Ninja training guide, it has very few pictures of modern day Ninjas, shuirken or other Ninja accessories.

This book has been extensively researched and gives the clearest view of the 'real' secretive organisation/clan/class/. Because of the great secrecy involved with the Ninja there are plenty of misconceptions about their physical and mental abilities. This book does not deal with the fictional aspects (apart from saying that they are indeed fictional). Instead Mr Turnbull talks about the history and circumstances of the Ninja including some wonderfull ancient Japanese art depicting them in action.

There really is no better history of the Ninja around, this is a truly fantastic book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic insight into history, 3 Mar 2003

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Stephen Turnbull has written a wonderful book on the history of the ninja in Japan. Full of well researched information on the period in which the ninja lived and operated, it covers the political, mystical and physical realms. This book is a must for those who want to know more about the factual ninja rather than the fictional. Interesting information for any practitioner.
Hatsumi Soke's recommendation was well earned.

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