Stories of Japanese History, Volume 27 - Those Who Saw the Era Speak: The Birth Pangs of the Meiji Government Description: The turmoil of the shogunate's collapse spreads like an earthquake throughout the land. The activities of the Shinsengumi, the meeting of Katsu and Saigo, the tragedy of the Byakkotai, etc., are vividly conveyed from historical materials of the time, capturing the fervor of the eve of the Meiji Restoration. Contents: 1. The Collapse of the Edo Shogunate 2. The Conflict Between Overthrow and Preservation of the Shogunate 3. The Restoration of Imperial Rule 4. The Tokugawa Shogunate Falls 5. Under the Brocade Banner This is a recycled library book. There may be stickers, stamps, cut-out management stickers, barcode deletions, repairs, etc., on the cover, spine, and pages. There are no problems with reading. Please understand and purchase only if you agree.