This is a collection of biographical critiques of prominent figures in Japanese history (from the Asuka and Nara periods to the Muromachi period, from Prince Shotoku to Kusunoki Masashige and Ashikaga Takauji). This includes both new books and hardcovers. Books published in paperback are listed separately. Please refer to the obi (sleeve) and table of contents for the characters appearing in each book. Individual sales are possible. Due to aging, all books have yellowing and stains on the main body, and the covers also have sun damage, tears, and scratches, with some tears having been repaired. There are no writings or markings in the text. Below, the bibliographic information (title, author, publisher, year of publication) is listed in order from right to left in the first image. ⇒ ¥○○○ is the unit price for individual sales. ① "Characters in Japanese History 1: Elegy of Asuka" Taro Wakamori et al., Shogakukan, first edition, Showa 49 (1974), with a slipcase ⇒ ¥500 Characters appearing: Prince Shotoku Emperor Tenji Emperor Tenmu Empress Jito Fujiwara no Fuhito Kakinomoto no Hitomaro ② "Prince Shotoku" Taro Sakamoto, Yoshikawa Kobunkan, "Jinbutsu Sosho 178" First edition, Showa 54 (1979) With the appendix "Jinbutsu Sosho" ⇒ ¥500 ③ "Akechi Mitsuhide" Mitsuhisa Takayanagi, Yoshikawa Kobunkan, "Jinbutsu Sosho 1" 13th edition, Showa 58 (1983) With the appendix "Jinbutsu Sosho" ⇒ ¥500 ④ "Akuryo Retsuden (Biographies of Evil Spirits)" Michiko Nagai Mainichi Shimbunsha 4th edition, Showa 56 (1981) ⇒ ¥400 Evil spirits appearing: Kibi no Makibi (Kibi Seirei) Emperor Sudo Ban Dainagon, etc. ⑤ "Zoku Akuryo Retsuden (Continued Biographies of Evil Spirits)" Michiko Nagai Mainichi Shimbunsha, 4th edition, Showa 56 (1981) ⇒ ¥400 Evil spirits appearing: Taira no Masakado Emperor Sutoku Kusunoki Masashige, etc. ⑥ "Revised Ashikaga Takauji" Mitsuhisa Takayanagi Shunjusha edition, revised 1st edition, Showa 41 (1966), with a slipcase ⇒ ¥1500 Individual sales are available for one or more books. In the case of multiple books, the shipping cost may be higher due to size, and discounts may not be possible. Please be aware of this beforehand. If you wish to purchase multiple books, please leave a comment. We will create a dedicated listing for you. #JinbutsuSosho #BiographicalCritiques #JapaneseHistory #AsukaNaraPeriod #KamakuraPeriod #MuromachiPeriod #RunRunNoHon 2025.11.22P