“The Masses' History of Meiji,” published in 1927 by Kan Kikuchi, the founder of Bungeishunju. This work, which depicts the Meiji era, the dawn of modern Japan, from various perspectives such as politics, economics, culture, and society, became a bestseller at the time and shocked many people. However, after the war, the GHQ banned this book, deeming it "militaristic." Why did the GHQ fear this book? It was because this work was not just a history book, but it had the power to strongly imprint the energy of the Meiji era, the breath of the people, and the fervent desire for Japan's future in the hearts of readers. Raw human drama, the fervor of the era, and the dynamism of the nation, which are never touched upon in textbooks. Kikuchi Kan's writing gives a sense of realism as if you've traveled back in time to the Meiji era in a time machine. Here is the image of Japan, which aimed for "Clouds Above the Hill" and advanced relentlessly. Now, why don't you pick up this book that the GHQ feared and re-examine the Meiji era with your own eyes? [Product Condition] * Excellent condition: There are no noticeable scratches, stains, or writing, and it is in very clean condition. * Set of upper and lower volumes [Other] * Immediate purchase OK * Carefully packaged and shipped promptly. Book Review After finishing reading Kan Kikuchi's "The Masses' History of Meiji," I felt as if I had traveled back in time. There, instead of the inorganic history I learned in textbooks, the raw breath of humanity, the fervor of the era, and the dynamism of the nation were vividly projected like a movie screen. What was particularly impressive was the energy of the Meiji era. The image of Japan, which aimed for "Clouds Above the Hill" and advanced relentlessly, reminds us of the passion we have almost forgotten today. Also, I understood why the GHQ banned this book as I read on. This work is not just a history book, but it has the power to move the reader's heart and encourage action. The GHQ probably feared that this book would ignite the patriotism of the Japanese people and cause them to rise again. However, I think. It is not about denying the past, but about learning from the past and connecting it to the future that is our mission. "The Masses' History of Meiji" is truly a "reading history book" that gives us the courage to look back on the past and the power to forge the future.