Kaionji Chogoro and 1 other Examining Japanese History (Kodansha Bunko Shi 1-11) The activities of outstanding figures such as Katsu Kaishu, Saigo Takamori, and Shimazu Nariakira during the late Edo and Meiji Restoration periods. Politics in the late shogunate. The movements of various domains like Satsuma and Choshu towards the Restoration, the transition to a modern unified state, and more. A masterpiece of historical literature where the author, drawing on his extensive knowledge, discusses Japanese history for ten hours straight. A brilliant work that examines the Japanese people within the context of the world, freely employing his vast knowledge of past and present, both in Japan and abroad. #book