{"product_id":"the-scroll-of-shadows-roy-shiba-9798188627782","title":"The Scroll of Shadows: Japanese Ninja Warriors: A Complete History of the Ninja","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnveil the True History of the Ninja-Beyond the Myths, Into the Shadows.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ninja of popular culture are acrobats in black pajamas, masters of magic and mysticism. The reality, as revealed in \u003ci\u003eThe Scroll of Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e, is far more compelling. This is a complete history of the ninja, from their origins in the brutal civil wars of feudal Japan to their lasting legacy in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the world of Iga and Kōga, the mountainous regions that served as the cradles of ninjutsu. This book is not about fictional superhumans; it is a detailed exploration of the historical facts about ninja. Discover the lives of the \u003ci\u003eshinobi\u003c\/i\u003e-the \"ones who steal in\"-who were the original special forces operators, mastering espionage, sabotage, and survival in an age of constant warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this book, you will journey through: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Origins - Born of Chaos: \u003c\/b\u003e Explore how centuries of war created the need for stealth and unconventional warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Role - What Did Ninja Actually Do?: \u003c\/b\u003e Uncover the real duties of the ninja, from intelligence gathering and psychological warfare to the last resort of assassination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: The How - Techniques and Training: \u003c\/b\u003e Delve into the 18 skills of ninjutsu, the rigorous physical and mental conditioning, and the ingenious tools of their trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV \u0026amp; V: The Clans and Their Enemies: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn about legendary clans like the Hattori and Fūma, and the complex, often hostile, relationship between the ninja and the samurai.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI - X: In War, Wisdom, and the Legacy: \u003c\/b\u003e Witness the ninja's role in siege warfare, their profound philosophies, their enduring folklore, and their evolution from battlefield spies to pop culture icons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roy Shiba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798188627782\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d","brand":"Roy Shiba","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997989974271,"sku":"9798188627782","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-scroll-of-shadows-roy-shiba-9798188627782","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}