The first major pop history of the Japanese stealth assassins, John Man's Ninja is a meticulously researched, entertaining blend of mythology, anthropology, travelogue, and history of the legendary shadow warriors.Spies, assassins, saboteurs, and secret agents, Ninja have become the subject of countless legends that continue to enthrall us in modern movies, video games, and comics—and their arts are still practiced in our time by dedicated acolytes who study the ancient techniques.

Ninja: 1,000 Years of the Shadow Warrior, by British historian John Man, is as colorful and intriguing as the warriors it so vividly brings to life.

约翰-曼的《忍者》是第一部关于日本隐身刺客的重要流行史，它将神话学、人类学、游记和传说中的影子武士的历史进行了细致的研究和娱乐化。

英国历史学家约翰-曼所写的《忍者：影子武士的1000年》，就像它所生动呈现的武士一样丰富多彩，引人入胜。