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Description: The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi by Antony Cummins, Yoshie Minami The shinobi, or ninja, is one of the most widely recognized figures in the world of espionage-and also one of the most misrepresented. What do we really know about the historical shinobi, his tactics, and his role in medieval Japanese society? In Secret Traditions of the Shinobi, these questions-and many more-are answered. Translated into English for the very first time, this widely sought-after collection of historical documents brings to light the secret practices, techniques, philosophies, and lifestyles of the shinobi. Included are- * the Shinobi Hiden, or ""Secret Ninja Tradition,"" a documentation of techniques commonly attributed to one of the best-known ninja masters, Hattori Hanzo; amp;bull; the Koka Ryu Ninjutsu Densho, a small but important work from the Edo period that reveals the realm of ninja magic and spells; amp;bull; the three shinobi scrolls of the Gunpo Jiyoshu, a manual enthusiastically promoted by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Tokugawa shogun of Japan; amp;bull; one hundred poems written between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries-making them the oldest collection of written nin FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography ANTONY JOHN CUMMINS holds an undergraduate degree in Ancient History & Archaeology and a masters degree in Neolithic Archaeology. In addition to working as a ninjutsu consultant for documentarians and authors, he has copresented television programs dedicated to the ninja. He lives in Manchester, England. YOSHIE MINAMI earned a bachelors 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. Details ISBN1583944354 Author Yoshie Minami Pages 192 Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S. ISBN-10 1583944354 ISBN-13 9781583944356 Format Paperback Imprint Blue Snake Books Subtitle Hattori Hanzos Shinobi Hiden and Other Ninja Scrolls Place of Publication Berkeley Country of Publication United States DEWEY 796.815 Illustrations 70 Black and White Illustrations Qualifications MA Short Title SECRET TRADITIONS OF THE SHINO Language English Media Book Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-12-15 Audience General/Trade Edited by Minami, Yoshie Translator Yoshie Minami UK Release Date 2012-11-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145097924;

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