Ninja AD 1460-1650

by Stephen Turnbull, Wayne Reynolds (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782002307
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	08/20/2012
Series:	Warrior , #64
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	16 MB
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About the Author

Stephen Turnbull is the world's leading English language authority on medieval Japan and the samurai. He has travelled extensively in the Far East, particularly in Japan and Korea. For Osprey, he has authored many titles including Men-at-Arms 86: 'Samurai Armies 1550-1615', Campaign 69: 'Nagashino 1575', Warrior 29: 'Ashigaru 1467-1649', and New Vanguard 44: 'Siege Weapons of the Far East (2) AD 960-1644'.

Wayne Reynolds was born in Leeds, UK, and attended art college in Middlesborough. He has had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1991 has worked as a professional artist. Wayne has provided illustrations and source material for many gaming companies, creating figures, landscapes and interiors, as well as providing core characterisation. He is perhaps best known though for his work on titles such as '2000AD', 'Slaine', and 'Judge Dredd'. Wayne is also a keen modeller and historical re-enactor.
Stephen Turnbull is widely recognised as the world's leading English language authority on the samurai of Japan. He took his first degree at Cambridge and has two MAs (in Theology and Military History) and a PhD from Leeds University. He is now retired and pursues an active literary career, having now published 85 books. His expertise has helped with numerous projects including films, television and the award-winning strategy game Shogun Total War.
WAYNE REYNOLDS was born in Leeds, UK, and attended art college in Middlesbrough. He has had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1991 has worked as a professional artist. Wayne has provided illustrations and source material for many gaming companies, creating figures, landscapes and interiors, as well as providing core characterisation. He is perhaps best known for his work on titles such as 2000AD, Slaine, and Judge Dredd. Wayne is also a keen modeller and historical re-enactor.

Table of Contents

	Introduction: The Elusive Ninja	4
	Ninja - Japan's Secret Warriors	5
	The roots of the ninja
	The ancestors of the ninja
	Ninja activities in the 14th century Ninja in the age of war
	The ninja of Iga and Koga
	Serving the shogun
	Recruitment and Training	13
	Ninja recruitment
	Ninja selection
	Ninja training
	Belief and belonging
	Appearance and Equipment	16
	Men in black
	The ninja costume
	Ninja disguises
	Standard ninja equipment Specialised ninja equipment
	Ninja techniques
	Conditions of Service	23
	The ninja homelands
	Daily life in the ninja village
	The ninja house
	Ninja Campaign Life	27
	Spying and espionage
	Arson
	Assassination Who killed Kenshin?
	An assassination attempt
	Ninja in War	43
	Ninja at Sawayama, 1558
	Ninja at Maibara, 1561
	Ninja at Udono, 1562
	Ninja at Sekigahara, 1600
	Ninja at Osaka, 1615
	Ninja at Shimabara, 1638
	Aftermath - The Ninja Myth	55
	Museums, Collections and Re-Enactment	57
	Glossary	58
	Bibliography and Further Reading	59
	Colour Plate Commentary	60
	Index	64