Character Introduction · 6
Prologue · 10

Part 1
The Macedonian Prince's Conquest of Greece · 20
Alexander the Great's Eastern Expedition · 34
East meets West: Hellenistic Culture · 50

Part 2
The Birth of a Hero Who Unified the World · 70
The Secret of China's Unification · 84
The Chaos and Fall of the Jin Dynasty · 100

Epilogue · 116

Historical information
A Look at the Historical Background · 120
Seeing People Differently · 122
Other Historical Figures · 124
History Today · 126
Topic Mind Map · 128

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A fun world history journey you can experience anytime, anywhere!
Lectures on world history presented at a level suitable for children
Ontact Storytelling Children's World History

Why Children Should Learn World History

So, why should children study "world history"? Think of our favorite pieces of music or art.
People from different countries are increasingly consuming and passionate about the same culture.
In the future, we will interact and live together with more people from all over the world.
In these circumstances, children need to know world history so that they can adapt well to the wider world and pursue their dreams.
Children first encounter the subject of 'history' in middle school.
In the past, we studied Korean history first and then world history, but starting in the 21st school year, we will study world history first and then Korean history, with the goal of understanding Korean history in the context of world history.
If you learn about world history in elementary school, you can study history more easily in middle school.


If you know world history, Korean history also becomes more interesting.
Because our country's history is also connected to the great flow of world history.
If we look at the Treaty of Ganghwa and the Eulmi Incident, which we know of, only within the context of our history, we cannot fully understand the true nature of the events.
To understand the cause and effect of the incident, we must look into the relationship between China, Japan, and Russia at the time, as well as the economic situation of each country.
This way, we can learn from past events and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Study world history to truly understand the world we live in and develop the strength to move it forward for the better.


『Naked World History』, reborn from a child's perspective, is now available!

* A selection of world history lectures that elementary school students must know
We've categorized essential keywords in world history, such as civilization, empires, new sea routes, and war, and carefully selected world history lectures that elementary school students should know and that have been covered importantly in textbooks among the episodes that have aired so far.
The professors' lectures, which can be difficult to understand, are explained in a way that children can understand, making historical facts fun and easy to understand.

In 『Naked World History』, you can encounter important events and figures from various countries, including Greece, China, Italy, Egypt, Spain, England, France, and the United States.
Volume 1 takes you on a fascinating historical journey through the lives of Alexander the Great of Greece and Qin Shi Huang of China.
You can learn about the great conqueror Alexander the Great, who believed himself to be the son of God, becoming the king of Macedonia and conquering Greece, and how he created the 'Hellenistic culture' that fused Eastern and Western cultures.
You can also learn in detail about the process of unifying China and the achievements of Qin Shi Huang, the hero of China, how he ended the chaos of the Qin Dynasty and unified several countries to create the continent we know today.
Explore vivid history and discover what these two figures have in common.


* Verified historical content reviewed by broadcasting experts
As it is a new interpretation and reconstruction of the lectures that were broadcast on 『Naked World History』, the reliability of the content has been increased by receiving meticulous review from experts who directly appeared on 『Naked World History』, such as Professor Kim Heon (HK Professor, Seoul National University Humanities Research Institute), Professor Cho Gwan-hee (Professor, Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Sangmyung University), and Professor Park Gu-byeong (Professor, Ajou University).


* A journey with unique and charming characters
From "Kang Ha-gun," a gamer obsessed with games set in world history, to "Gong Cha-yeon," a shooter and attacker with unexpected charm, to "Wang Bong-gu," a mukbang YouTuber who dreams of becoming a chef, and even a foreign friend from another country! Embark on a never-ending journey aboard History Airlines with friends of all different charms.
Characters who think from a child's perspective and sometimes ask unusual questions make reading the book more enjoyable.
And you can also meet kind and wonderful professors from various fields who will lead you on a fruitful journey through world history.


* Provides friendly educational materials that add a sense of familiarity and make you feel like you're watching an actual broadcast.
Just like the actual TV show, this book brings history lectures from experts to life, while the witty dialogue and reactions between characters make for a hilarious experience.
We also reconstructed the quiz corner where viewers could participate while watching the program, so that they could feel a sense of familiarity as if they were watching the actual broadcast.
In addition, it contains rich historical materials to help children learn more deeply.
You can see the contents of a book at a glance through the 'Topic Mind Map', and you can also check additional information not included in the main text in the appendix.
Lastly, you can review what you learned in the text by checking it through the quiz corner.