The Book of Ninja The Bansenshukai - Japan's Premier Ninja Manual

<b>This first complete translation of the <i>Bansenshuka</i>—the ‘bible’ of the ninja arts!</b><br> <b> </b><br> <b>Like <i>The Art of War</i>, the tenets of Japanese military strategy and tactics offer valuable lessons for success in everyday life.</b><br> <i> </i><br> In 1676, a ninja named Fujibayashi collected and combined information from the ninja clans of Iga—regarded to be the homeland of the ninja—and compiled it into an authoritative book. Known as <i>The Bansenhukai</i>, 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.<br><br> <i>The Book of Ninja</i> begins with an in-depth introduction to the history of Fujibayashi’s scripture. Its teachings take into the secrets of guerrilla warfare and espionage—and reveals how the ninjas mastered:<br>  <br> • Spycraft—including nighttime steal and concealment tactics<br> • Weapon and tool building skills<br> • Mission planning and warfare<br> • Adopting the right mindset for tackling inner and outer demons<br> • Capturing criminals and executing night raids<br> • Making secret codes and signs<br> • Predicting weather through an esoteric Buddhist divination<br>  <br> An exciting and engaging tome of lost knowledge, <i>The Book of Ninja</i> is the final say in the world of the ninja and the ultimate classic for samurai and ninja enthusiasts alike.