Sima Ryotaro's "The Shape of This Country" in two volumes, published in 1988, an important part of literary works. I am selling these as I have organized my bookshelf. ●Condition: No noticeable stains. Clean. ●Cover: Yes, with obi (sleeve) ●Yellowing: None ●Creases: None ●Scratches: None ●Folds: None ●Writing: None ●Other notes: These are being sold as used books. ■Introduction The author, who has been discussing "Japan" in various forms, including historical novels, critiques, and dialogues, has written this bestseller, which can be said to be the essence of his work. Content Description I don't think Japan is a special country compared to other countries in the world, but I do think it's a country that requires a little more explanation. The author, who has been digging into themes from Japanese history for many years and writing a rich and fragrant collection of works, unravels the formation of this country with clear logic based on refined intelligence and deep, meticulous consideration, creating a brilliant treatise on the Japanese people. The Shape of This Country 1 Contents The Shape of This Country The Effects of Neo-Confucianism The "General Store" Imperialism The Infinity of "Supreme Command" Masashige and Yukichi "The State" in Secrets Meiji's Egalitarianism Japan's "Modernity" Revere the Emperor, Expel the Barbarians Joruri Records Nobunaga and Dictatorship Noble "Emptiness" Sun Yat-sen and Japan Diversity of the Edo Period Wakashu and Mechanical Fights Changes in the Domains In the Case of Tosa A Scene from the Toyotomi Period The Country of Valleys The Aftermath of the Six Dynasties Japan and Buddhism The Japanese Monarch Wakashu System Family Names and Surnames The Shape of This Country 2 Contents Contents Mon (Family Crests) Tenryo and Hanryo (Shogunate and Domain Territories) Miscellaneous Marriage Stories In the Case of Tosa In the Case of Higo Kegon (Flower Garland Sutra) Pompe's Shrine Money Kattendijke Edo Scenery The Written Language of the 13th Century Typical Untitled Corruption Craftsmen Holy Company-like "Public" A Scene The Country of Mentorship The Son of Xavier's Castle G and F Market Kos and Wa (Ancient Japanese names) Cedar and Cypress #RyotaroShiba #TheShapeofThisCountry #Bungeishunju