Records of a Meiji Person - The Testament of Saigo Shiro, a Aizu Man, edited by Makoto Ishimitsu, Chuko Shinsho During the Meiji Restoration, the Aizu clan was branded as enemies of the Imperial Court. After their surrender, the clan members were relocated to the remote Shimokita Peninsula, where they endured cold and starvation. Saigo Shiro, who gained worldwide acclaim for his composure during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900, was the son of an Aizu clan member. He left behind memories of his difficult childhood, which could be called the hidden history of the Restoration, while remembering his grandmother, mother, and sisters who committed suicide during the fall of Aizu. The editor, known for "The People of the Castle Town," has organized and edited these records, providing an overview of the man and his era. (Chuko Shinsho) Rereading the Boshin War by Ryoichi Hoshi Once a historical perspective is established, it is difficult to change. During the formation of the "modern nation" through the Meiji Restoration, the allied forces of the Satsuma and Choshu clans used the term "enemies of the Imperial Court" against the opposing former shogunate and Aizu clans, which was highly effective in stirring up national sentiment. Meanwhile, the Aizu clan, who were in charge of guarding the Imperial Palace as the Kyoto Shugo-shoku, were unjustly branded. This book confronts the reality that the terms "enemies of the Imperial Court" and "rebel army" are still used carelessly even after more than 130 years since the Meiji Restoration. It carefully re-examines the historical facts before and after the Restoration, while urging a re-evaluation of modern Japanese history. (Chikuma Shobo) There are some markings in "Rereading the Boshin War," but there are no stains or yellowing.