Thank you for viewing this product. This is a set of all three volumes of "Manga: Understanding Japanese History" by Tetsuo Owada. ▶ Books to Understand Japanese History ❶ Ancient - Nanboku-cho Period From the legend of Xu Fu and the secrets of Yamatai to the mysteries of Taiheiki. Why did the powerful emerge? Where was Yamatai located? In the Kinai region or northern Kyushu? Why was the century of female emperors born? Why did Nagaya-o fall from his peak? How did the Fujiwara clan establish their immense power? Masako Hojo's "fierceness" in the crisis of the shogunate's survival. How did Takauji Ashikaga seize power? ...etc. ❷ Muromachi/Sengoku - Edo Period From the story of Sengoku warlords' conquest to the birth of Edo culture. Why was the age of gekokujo (the lower ruling the upper) born? Why did the Sengoku period of conflict last for 100 years? The power of firearms and Christianity that drastically changed Japanese history. Why was Nobunaga able to become No. 1? What was Hideyoshi's strategy for taking over the country? The decisive Battle of Sekigahara. What was Ieyasu thinking? The era of Iemitsu to Tsunayoshi, the Furisode Fire, also setting fire to the shogunate's finances...etc. ❸ Bakumatsu/Meiji - Modern Period From the Bakumatsu/Meiji Restoration to the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods. The collapse of the Tokugawa shogunate! What was the biggest reason? The rise of the Choshu and Satsuma domains. Why did Sonno Joi (revere the Emperor, expel the barbarians) change to the movement to overthrow the shogunate? The conflict between Okubo Toshimichi and Saigo Takamori. Why did the Satsuma Rebellion break out? What did Taisho Democracy produce? From the Sino-Japanese War to the Pacific War. Why did Japan enter a quagmire of war? What are the distortions of history born from the great transformation from militarism to democracy? ...etc. #SatchoAlliance #RyomaSakamoto #TaigaDrama #ASTManga ※ I also have other books for sale. ▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩ ● Condition of the books ▪ Cover There are some slight wrinkles on the corners and edges, and a gentle crease on the back cover of volume ❸ (photo 11), but there is no noticeable damage, and the condition is clean, though not in excellent condition. ▪ Main body There is some sun-fading on all volumes (photos 3-7), and a small crease on the bottom corner (photo 9), but there are no writings or noticeable damage, and the condition is clean, and there is no problem with reading. However, since these are used items, those looking for perfect or like-new items may want to refrain from purchasing. ● Packing and Shipping They will be placed in an OPP bag (rain protection), wrapped in cushioning material, and shipped via Mercari delivery. We are waiting for your purchase if you can understand and agree that these are used items and have been stored at home (immediate purchase is welcome). If you have any concerns, please feel free to ask questions.