1975 (Shogakukan) "Edo Shogunate," "National Isolation," "Feudal Lords (Daimyo)," "Genroku Era," "Transformation of the Shogunate-Domain System," "Townspeople," "Tenpo Reforms," "Opening of the Country" From the time Tokugawa Ieyasu established the shogunate in Edo in 1600 to the return of political power to the Emperor in 1867, a period of approximately 260 years. Due to national isolation, incredible culture flourished. Complete set of 8 volumes with monthly reports.