☆ Content Introduction A powerful work that depicts the true image of gamblers hidden in the shadows of history during the turbulent period after the arrival of the Black Ships. Their activities, often romanticized as "chivalrous figures" in narratives like naniwa-bushi and kodan storytelling, are examined in this book based on historical materials, providing a factual analysis of their social roles from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration. Through figures like Takei Yasugoro, a giant among Koshu gamblers, and the chivalrous figures who escaped their islands, this is an ambitious historical research book that reconstructs the history of the Meiji Restoration. ☆ Price: 1000 yen + tax ☆ Recommended Points ・ A unique book that portrays the history of the late Edo and Meiji Restoration periods from the perspective of "outlaws." ・ The author is Satoshi Takahashi, a leading expert in the social history of early modern Japan. ・ By carefully analyzing historical materials, the book sheds new light on the traditional image of "chivalrous figures." ・ Recommended for history fans and social history researchers. ☆ Product Condition ・ Minor scratches on the cover, and a management label on the spine. ・ No writing or underlining on the text pages, and there are no problems with reading. ・ Overall, it is a good used book. ☆ About Shipping We will take waterproof measures, pack carefully, and ship promptly. #SatoshiTakahashi #ChikumaGakugeiBunko #JapaneseHistory #LateEdoAndMeijiRestoration #Gamblers #ChivalrousFigures #History #EarlyModernHistory #SocialHistory #HistoricalResearch