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Remembering Aizu

by Goro Shiba

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Remembering Aizu tells of Goro shiba's early years. It provides and extraordinary story that provides insights and material for a social history of the Restoration and its aftermath.

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JapanJapanMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 168 pages

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