The New Human Revolution is a novelised history of the Soka Gakkai. The protagonist is Shin’ichi Yamamoto, third president of the Soka Gakkai (whose character represents SGI President Daisaku Ikeda)

This volume begins with Shin’ichi Yamamoto’s first steps for global peace. In his heart, he carried with him his mentor’s ardent wish to rid the world of misery.

Chapters

Treasure Land: Shin’ichi visits seven countries, including Iran and Iraq. As he recounts the history of Islam, he ponders on creating world peace through dialogue.

Long Journey: His journey continues in the cradles of ancient civilisations. Looking back at the lives of Socrates and Alexander the Great, he contemplates the perilous journey of kosen-rufu.

Acceleration: The sun of Nichiren Buddhism shines its revitalising rays on the slums of Dokan in Fukuoka. Astounding propagation results adorn the second anniversary of Shin’ichi’s inauguration.

Rough Seas: The Komei Political Federation achieves great victory in the elections, even as the Soka Gakkai encounters unending tempest.

Young Eagles: Shin’ichi begins lecturing on The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings to the student division as part of his efforts to foster capable youth who will shoulder the mission of kosen-rufu.