"Nihon Gaishi" (Japanese Foreign History) is a historical book on national history written by Sanyo Rai in the late Edo period (gaishi means a history book written by a private citizen). It is a history of the rise and fall of samurai families from the Genpei clan to the Tokugawa clan, and is written entirely in classical Chinese. In 1827, it was presented to Matsudaira Sadanobu, the head of the Genro (elderly councilors) who had connections with Sanyo, and two years later, all 22 volumes were published jointly by three bookstores, including Akita-ya in Osaka. Since the Meiji period, several companies have published versions translated into colloquial Japanese. It was the most widely read history book from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period. Volume 1 Early Genji period Volume 2 Genji official chronicle Volume 5 The Nitta family Volume 9 Ashikaga clan official record Volume 10 Ashikaga postscript Volume 11 Ashikaga postscript Volume 12 Ashikaga postscript Customs information Antique items have originally crease, stain, damage, and more.Please refer to the listing photos, but please understand that it's difficult to show all conditions by the photos. Any other costs or charges such as customs or import duties, customs clearance and handling may also apply during the shipment of your lot and will be charged to you by the involved party at a later stage if applicable. Please understand!