| Ninja Ad 1460-1650 Contributor(s): Turnbull, Stephen (Author), Reynolds, Wayne (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1841765252 ISBN-13: 9781841765259 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $19.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2003 Annotation: The Ninja were the secret agents and assassins of feudal Japan and they remain a subject of enduring fascination. They first emerged during the power struggles of 9th and 10th century Japan, in response to the increasing demand for spies, informants and even assassins, and they were used until the mid-1600s when they disappeared on account of a campaign to destroy them. This title provides an accurate and detailed account of the reality of the Ninja, detailing their daily life, training, hiring, combat use and secret operations; also covered are the Ninja's use and knowledge of poisons, medicines and charms. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Military Science |
| Dewey: 356.167 |
| Series: Warrior |
| Physical Information: 0.27" H x 7.25" W x 9.77" (0.49 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 15th Century - Chronological Period - 16th Century - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - Japanese |