The author, Takeshi Umehara, is a philosopher who explores the roots of the Japanese people. Through his research primarily on the Jomon to Nara periods, his theories, known as "Umehara's Japanese Studies," have challenged the conventional wisdom of ancient history. This paper discusses the life of Prince Shotoku as a thinker and a politician, with the following themes: - Title: The Victory of Buddhism - Title: The Seventeen-Article Constitution - Title: In the Storm of East Asia - Title: The Loneliness of an Idealist While Prince Shotoku's achievements are remarkable, the tragedy of his family's demise shortly after his death is also recounted. The book is approximately 40 years old and shows some slight discoloration, but it's hardly noticeable. Also, there are some damaged areas as shown in photos 13 and 14, but otherwise, there are no scratches, stains, or folds. #AncientHistory #PrinceShotoku #TakeshiUmehara #SeventeenArticleConstitution