
Ninja
The definitive history of the ninja, based on a wealth of historical texts, local Japanese sources, and John Man''s own treks across Asia
“An immensely entertaining history, packed with splendidly blood-thirsty tales of derring-do, feats of endurance and self-sacrifice.” —The Guardian
Out of the violent chaos of medieval Japan, a remarkable band of peasants rose to become the world''s most feared wa...
The definitive history of the ninja, based on a wealth of historical texts, local Japanese sources, and John Man''s own treks across Asia
“An immensely entertaining history, packed with splendidly blood-thirsty tales of derring-do, feats of endurance and self-sacrifice.” —The Guardian
Out of the violent chaos of medieval Japan, a remarkable band of peasants rose to become the world''s most feared wa...