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The Book of Ninja

The Bansenshukai - Japan's Premier Ninja Manual
By Yoshie Minami and Antony Cummins
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The Book of Ninja by Yoshie Minami and Antony Cummins offers an in-depth exploration of the secretive world of the ninja, delving into historical strategies, wisdom, and philosophical teachings. It provides insights into the art and skills that defined these legendary covert agents and warriors, revealing how they operated during Japan's feudal period. This historical treasure unveils the tactical knowledge and intricate techniques that have fascinated people for centuries.
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The Book of Ninja

The first complete translation of the ultimate Ninja manual, The Book of Ninja provides a fully comprehensive guide to the ancient arts of the ninja, including espionage, warfare, trap building, infiltrating castles, assassination, hiding magic, lock by-passing, bridge building, thieves' tools and much more

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Like The Art of War, the strategies set forth in The Book of Ninja can be used in everyday life.

This first complete translation of the Bansenshukai—the 'bible' of the ninja arts—offers valuable insights into Japanese military strategy and tactics, providing lessons for success in everyday living.

In 1676, a ninja named Fujibayashi collected and combined information from the ninja clans of Iga— regarded as the homeland of the ninja—and compiled it into an authoritative book. Known as The Bansenhukai, Fujibayashi's book has now been translated into English by the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team and is widely considered to be the 'bible' of ninjutsu, the arts of the ninja.

The Book of Ninja begins with an in-depth introduction to the history of Fujibayashi's scripture. Its teachings delve into the secrets of guerrilla warfare and espionage, revealing how the ninjas mastered:

  • Spycraft, including nighttime stealth and concealment tactics
  • Weapon and tool-building skills
  • Mission planning and warfare
  • Adopting the right mindset for tackling inner and outer demons
  • Capturing criminals and executing night raids
  • Making secret codes and signs
  • Predicting weather through an esoteric Buddhist divination

An exciting and engaging tome of lost knowledge, The Book of Ninja is the definitive guide in the world of the ninja and the ultimate classic for samurai and ninja enthusiasts alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780284934

Publisher: Watkins Media Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 October 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Watkins Publishing

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 48.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 980g

Pages: 544

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Antony Cummins Boxing, Wrestling & Martial Arts History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Sports Yoshie Minami

About the Author

Antony Cummins holds an undergraduate degree in Ancient History & Archaeology and a master's degree in Neolithic Archaeology. In addition to working as a ninjutsu consultant for documentaries and other researchers, he has co-hosted television programs dedicated to the ninja. His previous works include In Search of the Ninja, True Path of the Ninja, The Secret Traditions of the Sinobi, and the Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts. He splits his time between Manchester, England and Japan. Yoshie Minami earned a bachelor's degree in Linguistics from the International Christian University and has worked as a consultant for television documentaries about the ninja. As a translator, she has published True English (2009) and The True Path of the Ninja (2011). She lives in Saitama, Japan.

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