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The Industrial Revolution and British and European Society

Oxford Portrait of Science: Faraday" - Recommended biography of the early 19th century English scientific genius who laid the foundation of electric civilization.

Faraday was a scientist born in London in 1791.

Speaking of Faraday, even though I was not good at science subjects, I vaguely remembered the term "Faraday's Law.

I had an image of him as a big name in the scientific world, but I had no idea about the time period in which he lived and what kind of life he led.

This biography was such a surprise to me.

I also appreciated this biography, which also gives me an insight into the atmosphere of 19th century England.
The Industrial Revolution and British and European Society

A. Warner, "Victorian London and Sherlock Holmes in Photographs" - A recommended book to learn the secrets of Holmes' popularity and historical background!

This book explains everything about Sherlock Holmes and why he became so popular. The book is easy to read and visualize as it is explained with many photos and documents.

I originally picked up this book to learn about the historical background of Marx's life, and as I had hoped, it was also very useful in learning about the social situation in late Victorian England.

I would highly recommend this work!
Shakespeare, a treasure trove of masterpieces

Akihiko Ogita, "Modern Theatre in Japan" - Recommended reference book to link and learn about postwar Japan and theater trends.

This book provides an overview of the history of the small theater movement from its beginnings in the 1960s to the theater of the 1990s through the bubble economy.

I was especially interested in the theatrical world during the era of the Security Treaty and student conflicts, when ideologies were raging, so it was very gratifying to learn more about these issues.

And what I felt anyway while reading this book was the enthusiasm of the theater people. And it is not an ordinary enthusiasm, but a fearsome seriousness of "fighting with all one's might.

This book was very interesting to learn about the relationship between the atmosphere of the times and the theater.
Shakespeare, a treasure trove of masterpieces

Bakhtin, "The Works of François Rabelais and the Popular Culture of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance" - A famous book that Yukio Ninagawa has made his desk book!

I am learning a lot from Ninagawa's life and words. Bakhtin's "The Works of François Rabelais and the Popular Culture of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance," which Ninagawa calls "the book of his life. I was curious to find out what kind of book it was! And in a sense, I wrote frankly what I felt while actually reading it. I may have been too frank, but please forgive me.
Dostoevsky and His Wife's Fateful Journey: Travels in Western Europe of Madness and Love

(17) Dostoevsky criticized communism and socialist revolutionaries - The reality of the International Peace Conference in Geneva

In my previous article, I introduced you to the friendship between Mr. and Mrs. Dostoevsky in Geneva, and in this article I will discuss a very important point when considering the character of Dostoevsky.

Dostoevsky's stay in Geneva provided the impetus for his opposition to communism and socialism.

I believe that the significance of the Dostoevsky couple's trip to Western Europe is immeasurable, considering that their experience there led to "Evil Spirits" and "The Brothers Karamazov" later on.
Impressions of the Summer Recounted in Autumn - Trip to Paris and Georgia

(8) A roundup of sites associated with Zola's "Lugon MacCarl Series" in Paris - set in Paris under the Second Empire of France.

In this article, I will introduce the places associated with "The Lugon Makkar Series," a masterpiece by Emile Zola, a writer I respect and admire.

The "Lugon McCall Series" is just fascinating. And I suspect that nothing has exposed the workings of the modern society we live in as much as this group of works.

We encourage you to first pick up a copy of even one of the masterpieces by the genius that is Emile Zola. And please be shocked by its powerful blow.

I would highly recommend "Izakaya" and "Nana" as they are available in paperback.
Marx Engels Writings and Related Works

Yohei Nakajima, "The Eve of Socialism: Saint-Simon, Owen, and Fourier" - Was Marx's label of imaginary socialists unjustified?

Saint-Simon, Owen, and Fourier were labeled "fantastical socialists" by Marx Engels. This book looks at whether these three men were really fantastical socialists.

As stated in the book introduction above, this is a stimulating work that provides an insight into its reality, which is "neither fanciful nor socialist".
Don Quixote, the beloved itinerant knight.

Che Guevara, "Marx-Engels Sketch" - What does Guevara think of Marxism? That Guevara wrote a biography of Marx!

This work is very much about where Che Guevara stands on Marxism.

First, when we think of Marxism, we think of the Soviet Union, but from Guevara's perspective, Soviet-style Marxism seemed to be distorted from the original Marx. The Soviet Union had become a rigid bureaucracy, and its reality was different from Guevara's ideal of Marxism.

In this article I will tell you what Guevara thought of Marxism and what I think of it!
Don Quixote, the beloved itinerant knight.

Miyuki Sato, "Guevara's HIROSHIMA" - What did Che Guevara think when he visited the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome?

I would highly recommend this book.

Che Guevara visited the A-bomb Dome. What were his words there?

In this book, you can take a closer look at Guevara's visit to Hiroshima.

Whether you know Guevara or not, this work is a must read. The book raises issues that are really important when thinking about war and the atomic bombing.

Why not pick one up?
Don Quixote, the beloved itinerant knight.

Chihiro Ito, "Cuba: The Latin Soul that Brought a Superpower to its Knees" - A recommended reference for learning about Cuba's history!

We were amazed at what we read in this book. We usually receive very little information about the country of Cuba. At best, we have an image of Cuba as a strong baseball team. For those of us who only have an image of the Cuban crisis and the dictator Castro, what this book tells us is truly astonishing. The world here is the complete opposite of the image we have of Cuba.

I am sure that this book will change the way you feel about America.

I think one of the great things about this book is that it gives us an idea of what the U.S. was like for the Cubans, not just information from the U.S. side.