Thank you for viewing this product. This is a complete set of all 8 volumes of Shiba Ryotaro's "Clouds Above the Slope" (New Edition). ● Clouds Above the Slope (New Edition) Paperback - Complete Set of All 8 Volumes This epic novel depicts Meiji-era Japan, from the Meiji Restoration to the victory in the Russo-Japanese War, focusing on three men: Shiki Masaoka, a poet from Matsuyama, and the brothers Akiyama Yoshifuru and Saneyuki, who were military men. Japan, having undergone the Meiji Restoration and joined the ranks of modern nations, was striving to catch up with the advanced countries. This novel portrays the group of people in the Meiji era, a time of excitement, focusing on three men from Matsuyama, Shikoku: Akiyama Yoshifuru, who defeated the Cossack cavalry in the Russo-Japanese War, the brothers Akiyama Saneyuki, who were staff officers in the Battle of Tsushima, and Shiki Masaoka, who left a huge footprint in the world of literature! #Literature #Novel #History #CompleteSet #AST'sNovels ※I also have other novels for sale. ▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩▩ ● Condition of the books ・Covers Slight wear on the corners and edges (Photos 1, 4-9), slight discoloration on the spine of volume 7 (Photo 4), and a noticeable crease on the back cover of volume 4 (Photos 8, 9). Other than that, there is no noticeable damage. While not in excellent condition, they have a good sheen and are in very good condition except for volume 4. ・Main body Slight soiling on the sides of volume 8 (Photos 5, 6, 10), and a crease on volume 4 (Photo 9). Other than that, there are no writings or noticeable damage, and they are in clean condition, with no problems for reading. However, since these are used items, those looking for perfect or like-new condition may want to refrain from purchasing. ● Packaging and Shipping They will be placed in an OPP bag (rain protection) and shipped via Mercari delivery. We are looking forward to your purchase if you understand and agree that these are used items and have been stored at home. (Immediate purchase is welcome) There may be areas where photos have not been included, or parts that are unclear, so please feel free to comment if you have any questions or concerns.