True Path of the Ninja: The Definitive Translation of the Shoninki (the Authentic Ninja Training Manual)

When researching the real history of the Shonobi no Mono (aka Ninja) and what they actually did, Antony Cummins is an absolute must! True Path of the Ninja is the genuine article. Translated from the Shoninki (written in the late 1600's) it is ram packed with useful information and gives a clear window into the shadowy world of Medieval Japanese Espionage!

Fascinating read! The book is in excellent condition and was delivered promptly.

The Shoninki is perhaps the most highly regarded of the historical ninjutsu manuals. This is a must have for anyone interested in the ninja, samurai or medieval japan. It is a clear translation and very readable.

A straight translation with some explanation. Makes anyone interested in ninja see things from a different perspective. Short book, can be read in a single sitting.

If you want true information on ninjas then this is the book full of excellent historical facts on how they worked and lived there's no other books around that come on par with this so buy now!

Fascinating book. Informative and well laid out. Accessible introduction to ninja 'from the horses mouth',with enough detail to interest casual readers and Japanese history buffs alike.

I thought this was excellent, an insight in the the approach of ninja at the time when they would have been most active

i thought there would be more information in the book but i was dissapointed, some interesting reading! but ok for anyone who hasnt been training for long.

Un libro que nos presenta el mundo del shinobi desde un punto de vista histórico. En este caso es la traducción de un clásico Japones, en el que Antony Cummins con un montón de anotaciones nos aporta mucha información extra.

El libro es justo lo que se ofertaba y esperaba. El único detalle de este pedido fue el desempeño del servicio de entrega. La caja en la que llegaron presentó daño; abolladuras para ser concretos, y por consecuencia el libro sufrió daños en una de sus esquinas. Estos libros fueron un encargo de una amiga, la que me comentó al respecto, Al comentarle sobre la posibilidad de regresar la pieza dañada para que le enviaran uno en mejores condiciones, desestimó la opción, dado que ya no podía esperar más tiempo dadas sus actividades de estudio.

Excellent book, got that old copy with the blue cover even if not up to date compared to the red cover one. The red cover one is the same book with some removed parts that were not factual (to my

C'est la caractéristique même de cet auteur. Une étude universitaire de cet art, de cette façon de vivre. On n'accepte ou on n'accepte pas ce qui est dévoilé comme tout livre historique mais les éléments sont là. A chacun a en tirer ce qu'il en veut et surtout ce qu'il en peut.

A very comprehensive summary of key attitudes and skills. Antony and Yoshie give great insight to the scroll texts. Highly recommended