The True Identity of the Ninja Who Ruled the Shadows of Japanese History Book (Preowned)

Hattori Hanzo, Fuma Kotaro, the Sanada Ten Braves... even Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Matsuo Basho were "shinobi." Where did the ninja come from, and where did they vanish to? Operating in the shadows during the Warring States period, the "Ninja" served as an intelligence organization that covertly bolstered the Tokugawa Shogunate's regime.

From the Battles of Kawanakajima and Okehazama to the First and Second Anti-Nobunaga Coalitions, the Honno-ji Incident, the Battle of Sekigahara (including the intelligence war waged there), and the internal destabilization plot against Osaka Castle—this comprehensive historical guide tackles the greatest taboos and mysteries of the Warring States era that no one has dared to write about until now.

It delves into the ninja's roles as intelligence and covert operations agencies, as well as their connections to marginalized social groups. Featuring contributions from Oya Prize-winning author Yoshihiro Uehara, this is a must-have volume for any history enthusiast—one that even extends its scope to the historical verification of how ninja are depicted in historical fiction!

Length: 110 pages

Publication date: 2013