At the end of the Edo period, the Shoka Sonjuku, which produced many talented individuals. In a humble schoolhouse remodeled from a storage shed, what did Shoin teach the young people in the short span of just over a year? This explores the young people who studied at Shoka Sonjuku and the educational methods of Yoshida Shoin. ■Condition Slight scratches and stains are visible on the cover. Also, there are reading creases on the cover. 4th printing, January 1, 2006.