{"product_id":"the-book-of-ninja-the-bansenshukai-japans-premier-ninja-manual-9781780284934","title":"The Book of Ninja: The Bansenshukai - Japan's Premier Ninja Manual","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis first complete translation of the \u003ci\u003eBansenshuka\u003c\/i\u003e--the 'bible' of the ninja arts!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLike \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e, the tenets of Japanese military strategy and tactics offer valuable lessons for success in everyday life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Bansenhukai\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e 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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Spycraft--including nighttime steal and concealment tactics\u003cbr\u003e - Weapon and tool building skills\u003cbr\u003e - Mission planning and warfare\u003cbr\u003e - Adopting the right mindset for tackling inner and outer demons\u003cbr\u003e - Capturing criminals and executing night raids\u003cbr\u003e - Making secret codes and signs\u003cbr\u003e - Predicting weather through an esoteric Buddhist divination \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An exciting and engaging tome of lost knowledge, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e is the final say in the world of the ninja and the ultimate classic for samurai and ninja enthusiasts alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Antony Cummins, Yoshie Minami\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Watkins Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/05\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 544\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.07lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.10w x 1.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781780284934","brand":"Watkins Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42709202108553,"sku":"9781780284934","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_e03751ed-91df-4770-a5cc-5851119f1c8c.jpg?v=1719512316","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/the-book-of-ninja-the-bansenshukai-japans-premier-ninja-manual-9781780284934","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}