Ninja, A.D. 1460-1650

✍ Scribed by Turnbull, Stephen R

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing Ltd
• Year: 2003
• Tongue: English
• Series: Warrior series 64
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The ninja were the secret agents and assassins of feudal Japan and they remain a subject of enduring fascination. They first arose during the power struggles of 9th and 10th century Japan - where they catered for an increasing demand for spies, informants and assassins - and were used until the mid-1600s when, due to a campaign to destroy them, disappeared.;Introduction: the elusive ninja -- Ninja - Japan's secret warrior -- Recruitment and training -- Appearance and equipment -- Conditions of service -- Ninja campaign life -- Ninja in war -- Aftermath - the ninja myth -- Museums, collections and re-enactment -- Glossary -- Bibliography and further reading -- Colour plate commentary -- Index.

✦ Table of Contents

Introduction: the elusive ninja --
Ninja - Japan's secret warrior --
Recruitment and training --
Appearance and equipment --
Conditions of service --
Ninja campaign life --
Ninja in war --
Aftermath - the ninja myth --
Museums, collections and re-enactment --
Glossary --
Bibliography and further reading --
Colour plate commentary --
Index.

✦ Subjects

Ninja--Japan--History;Ninja;History;Military history;Ninja -- Japan -- History;Japan -- History, Military -- To 1868;Japan