Download or read book Most Fierce Ruthless Warriors That Shaped History written by Adrian Ambrose and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History's greatest warriors who shaped the world as we know it. Follow Adrian Ambrose as he dives deep into history's forgotten tales and rediscovers the Aztec Eagle Warriors, the Viking Berserkers, the Viking Varangian Guard, the Fida'i Assassins, and the Hawaiian Koa Warriors. This is truly history's greatest warriors!

Download or read book Most Fierce Ruthless Warriors That Shaped History Shinobi Ninja written by Adrian Ambrose and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infiltration, ambush, assassination, and espionage are the trademarks of the ninja. Their techniques are precise, timed, and their skills are that of legends. The mystery and mystique that surround the ninja have been popularized in Hollywood for decades. Their skills force us to bend our beliefs on what we believe is humanly possible. To their enemy they are ghosts. They make a kill before their presence is even known and disappear while the body hits the ground. They move in silence and stealth as individuals or in small teams. They are now facing a foe who intends to exterminate them. If they are to avoid extinction they will need to muster all their skills and talents to ensure their continued existence. This is the incredibly true story of the Shinobi Ninjas of Iga and their extraordinary rise to become an irreplaceable force in the Japanese war machine.Interview With the AuthorQ - So, what makes your new series, Most Fierce Ruthless Warriors That Shaped History, special?A - Honestly, it is a mix of things. I love diving deep into history and the lesser known stories of those who shaped history. I'm not referring to the popular historical figures like Genghis Kahn, Alexander the Great, Charlemagne, or Julius Caesar. I mean the history regarding them is awesome stuff but this series makes a conscious effort to go beyond the typical textbook history.In this series you get Ancient Assassins and the birth of terrorism, ancient Germanic Ghost Warriors and Rome's greatest defeat, Viking Berserkers and the invasion of England, and Viking Varangian Guard in the Byzantine Empire. We even cover the great Eagle Warriors of the Aztec Empire and Kamehameha's Hawaiian Koa warriors, two cultures that were forced to face overwhelming odds when they encountered European forces for the first time. The history is fascinating; it goes into depth regarding how the cultures viewed the Europeans as gods and the recorded omens in their history that foretold the arrival of these strange forces. This series tells the histories of the greatest and most elite warriors throughout the world and history.Q - What order should I read the series in?A - Well that's another awesome part of this series. Each one stands independently. I did this so my readers could pick and choose the stories that interest them most or they can buy the entire volume and get all five stories for considerably less than purchasing them individually. However, two of the stories are connected even though they can both be read independently. The historical tales on the Varangian Guard and the Viking Berserkers respectively both evolve around Harald Hardrada. In this case they should be read in their respective order if the reader chooses to purchase both. But it is laid out in Volume 1 with that in mind.Q - So why should readers give your books a go?A - Simply put they're exciting reads. Most are short reads, 30-40 pages, and they are written in the present tense. As you read these books you really feel as though you're there watching the Shinobi appear from the fog and attack the Samurai, or the Germanic Ghost Warrior appear from the darkness and strike into the Roman legions, or feel the true terror that the Christian monks felt right before they were slaughtered by the Viking Berserkers. History is my passion and that translates in my writing. I want my readers to thoroughly enjoy learning about history so I give it to them in a thrilling and exciting read. I don't bog them down with trivial information. I give them the historical facts presented in an awesome telling of history.

Download or read book Ninja written by Kacem Zoughari, Ph.D. and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ninjutsu is the most renowned and misunderstood of all martial arts. The long history of ninjutsu is often murky; surrounded by mystery and legend. Here, for the first time, is an in-depth, factual look at the entire art of ninjutsu, including the emergence of the ninja warriors and philosophy in feudal Japan; detailed historical events; its context in the development of other schools of martial arts; and the philosophies and exercises of the school today. Based on more than ten years of study and translation of authentic Japanese texts, including many that have never before been translated, this is the most comprehensive and accurate study on the art of ninjutsu ever written outside of Japan. This ninja book includes studies of ninjutsu history, philosophy, wisdom, and presents a wide range of information from authors, historians, chronicles and scrolls in order to foster a deep understanding of this "shadowy" art. For those who train in ninjutsu, for other martial art practitioners, for historians, and for anyone with interest in Japanese feudal history or Japanese martial arts, The Ninja: Ancient Shadow Warriors of Japan shines a light on this enigmatic subject.

Download or read book The Ninja written by Kacem Zoughari and published by . This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Ninja The Secret History of Ninjutsu written by Kacem Zoughari and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, for the first time, is an in-depth, factual look at the entire art of ninjutsu, including the emergence of the ninja warriors and philosophy in feudal Japan; detailed historical events; its context in the development of other schools of martial arts; and the philosophies and exercises of the school today. Based on more than ten years of study and translation of authentic Japanese texts, including many that have never before been translated, this is the most comprehensive and accurate study of the art of ninjutsu ever written outside of Japan. This ninja book includes studies of ninjutsu history, philosophy, wisdom, and presents a wide range of information from authors, historians, chronicles and scrolls in order to foster a deep understanding of this "shadowy" art. For those who train in ninjutsu, for other martial art practitioners, for historians, and for anyone with an interest in Japanese feudal history or Japanese martial arts, The Ninja: The Secret History of Ninjutsu shines a light on this enigmatic subject.

Download or read book Ninja written by John Man and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From feudal Japan to 21st Century Hollywood, John Man reveals the reality behind one of the world's most enduring legends The Ninjas today are the stuff of myth and legend in comics, film and electronic games. But once they were real, the medieval equivalent of the SAS: spies, saboteurs, assassins. In their secrecy, undercover skills and determination to survive, they were the opposite of the overt, self-destructive samurai. In Ninja John Man journeys in search of the truth behind the myth, from their origins over 1,000 years ago, through their heyday in the civil wars that ended with Japan's unification in 1600.

Download or read book Ninja written by Wayne Li and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ninjutsu is the most renowned and misunderstood of all traditional martial arts. The long history of ninjutstu is often murky; surrounded by mystery and secrecy. Here, for the first time, is a factual look at the entire art of ninjutsu, including emergence of the ninja warriors and philosophy in feudal Japan. This ninja book includes studies of ninjutsu history, philosophy, wisdom, and presents a wide range of information from authors, historians, chronicles and scrolls in order to foster a deep understanding of this "shadowy" art. For those who train in ninjutsu, for other martial art practitioners, for historians, and for anyone with an interest in Japanese feudal history or Japanese martial arts, Ninja: The Ultimate Guide To The Secret History Of The Ninja shines a light on this subject. Scroll to the top of the page and click the buy button to learn more about Ninja!

Download or read book Ninja written by Stephen R. Turnbull and published by Firebird Books Limited. This book was released on 1991 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ninja written by Stephen Hayes and published by Black Belt Communications. This book was released on 1989-09 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hayes addresses the misconceptions associated with ninjutsu and teaches advanced concepts such as contemporary self-defense techniques, movement as art, and fighting from the ground. Also included is a lengthy interview with the author that provides readers with further insight into the mind of one of the world’s greatest martial artists.

Download or read book Across the Nightingale Floor written by Lian Hearn and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-27 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across the Nightingale Floor is Book 1 in the five-part Tales of the Otori series. More than four million copies have been sold in over 36 countries.'The best story of magic, love, sex, revenge and suspense to have come this way since Philip Pullman' Independent On Sunday (UK) In his fortress at Inuyama, the murderous warlord Iida Sadamu surveys his famous nightingale floor. Constructed with exquisite skill, it sings at the tread of each human foot. No assassin can cross it unheard. Brought up in a remote village among the Hidden, a reclusive and spiritual people, Takeo has learned only the ways of peace. Why, then, does he possess the deadly skills that make him so valuable to the sinister Tribe? These supernatural powers will lead him to his violent destiny within the walls of Inuyama - and to an impossible longing for a girl who can never be his. His journey is one of revenge and treachery, beauty and magic, and the passion of first love. 'masterful storytelling ... a fantastic read' The Age Coming soon - the spellbinding new TALE OF SHIKANOKO, set 300 years before Otori: THE EMPEROR OF THE EIGHT ISLANDS (Books 1 & 2 in THE TALE OF SHIKANOKO) and THE LORD OF THE DARKWOOD (Books 3 & 4).PRAISE FOR THE TALES OF THE OTORI 'An engrossing fantasy saga of literary quality.' The Age'Lian Hearn's marvellous storytelling talent ... makes reading these books a moment of pure bliss.' Le Monde'an enthralling and original work of fantasy' The Times

Download or read book Deadly Flowers written by Sarah L. Thomson and published by Boyds Mills Press. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kata, a ninja, embarks on her first solo mission, for which she must enter a warlord's castle and make sure that a certain sleeping occupant never awakens. But then Kata discovers that her target is just a young boy (and that her new accomplice is that boy's slightly older sister), and suddenly her mission is much more complicated than she bargained for. Faced with taking someone's life or confronting the dire consequences of failure in her mission, Kata must make a hard choice, one that leads her into a more dangerous battle than she ever expected. In this action-packed coming-of-age novel, Kata discovers that while a ninja must always act alone, humanity requires that you accept the trust and friendship of others.

Download or read book Going Ninja written by Samuel Kaplan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.

Download or read book In Little Need of Divine Intervention written by Thomas Conlan and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ninja written by Stephen Turnbull and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This history of the ninja uncovers the truth behind the image—from the exploits of medieval ninjas to their modern incarnation as pop culture icons. The ninja is a legendary figure in Japanese military culture, a fighter widely regarded as the world’s greatest expert in secret warfare. The word alone conjures the image of a masked assassin dressed in black, capable of extraordinary feats of daring; a mercenary who disposes of enemies by sending sharp iron stars spinning towards them. This is, of course, a popular myth, based on exaggerations and Hollywood movies. But the truth, as Stephen Turnbull explains in Ninja, is even more fascinating. A leading expert on samurai culture, Turnbull presents an authoritative study of ninja history based on original Japanese sources, many of which have never been translated before. These include accounts of castle attacks, assassinations and espionage, as well as the last great ninja manual, which reveals the spiritual and religious ideals that were believed to lie behind the ninja’s arts. Turnbull’s critical examination of the ninja phenomenon ranges from undercover operations during the age of Japan’s civil wars to the modern emergence of the superman ninja as a comic book character. The book concludes with a detailed investigation of the ninja in popular culture.

Download or read book Samurai Women 1184 1877 written by Stephen Turnbull and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-20 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From when the Empress Jingo-kogo led an invasion of Korea while pregnant with the future Emperor Ojin, tales of female Japanese warriors have emerged from Japan's rich history. Using material that has never been translated into English before, this book presents the story of Japan's female warriors for the first time, revealing the role of the women of the samurai class in all their many manifestations, investigating their weapons, equipment, roles, training and belief systems. Crucially, as well as describing the women who were warriors in their own right, like Hauri Tsuruhime and the women of Aizu, this book also looks at occasions when women became the power behind the throne, ruling and warring through the men around them.

Download or read book Samurai and Ninja written by Antony Cummins and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The myths of the noble Samurai and the sinister Ninja are filled with romantic fantasy and fallacy. Samurai and Ninja expert Antony Cummins shatters the myths and exposes the true nature of these very real--and very lethal--medieval Japanese warriors. The Samurai and Ninja were, in fact, brutal killing machines trained in torture and soaked in machismo. Many were skilled horsemen and sword-fighting specialists, while others were masters of deception and sabotage. Some fought for loyalty, others for personal gain. What these warriors all shared in common was their unflinching personal bravery, skill and brutality. In Samurai and Ninja, Cummins separates myth from reality and shows why the Japanese were the greatest warriors of all time: He describes the Samurai and the Ninja as they really were in earlier times when battles raged across Japan--not in later times when war became obsolete and Japanese warriors became philosophers, scholars and courtiers. He describes the social context of the day and the feudal world into which the warriors were trained to fight and die for their lords. He exposes the essentially brutal nature of warfare in medieval Japan. This book is illuminated by many rare Japanese manuscripts and texts which are translated into English for the very first time.

Download or read book Secrets of the Ninja written by Ashida Kim and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ashida Kim is one of a handful of men in the world who have learned the true art of Ninjitsu, the Silent Way of stealth and assassination in feudal Japan. Initial attempts to bring these secrets to the public were met with resistance due to the brutal and terrifying effectiveness of the techniques. The Ninja can fight or disappear. Looked for, cannot be seen, listened for, cannot be heard, felt for, cannot be touched. Now, you too can become a master of invisibility with the ability to penetrate anywhere unseen and vanish without leaving a trace. You will learn: * Nine Steps for erasing sight and sound * Attacking from ambush * Sentry Removal * The Art of Escaping * Ninja Weapons * The Power to Cloud Men's Minds * And much more... Train yourself and be your own master. Dare to be great. Anyone can do the things I do if they but know how. One of your skill and determination need only follow this simple course of instruction to be certain of success.?