[Prologue] A World History Class: From Ancient to Modern Times

Part 01.
The Birth of Human Civilization, Ancient History

[Aztec Civilization] Why an Ancient Civilization Shrouded in Mystery Destroyed Overnight
[Egyptian Civilization] A History of Wars for the Fertile Lands of the Nile
[Yellow River Civilization] China's History of Struggling to Take Over the World

Part 02.
The history of the rise and fall of great empires, a comprehensive history of the most powerful nations

The Ottoman Empire: The Birth of an Empire Connecting Eastern and Western Civilizations
[Spain] The Battle for Hegemony Surrounding the Borders of Europe and Islam
[UK] How Britain, the Unknown Island, Became the Land Where the Sun Never Sets
[Russia and East Slavs] A country that had to endure numerous revolutions and wars
[USA] Why Britain's Colony Became a Superpower

Part 03.
The decisive moment that changed history, the history of war

[World War I] The first large-scale war of the 20th century, born of imperialist greed.
[World War II] A Tragic War Caused by One Man's Madness
[Pacific War] Japan's Ambition Sparks a Showdown with the United States
[Vietnam War] Why did the United States lose to the emerging Southeast Asian nation?
[Middle East War] When will peace come to the blood-soaked land of the gods?

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As I was reading along, it was already in my head!
6000 years of world history from ancient times to the present in one go
★Includes a timeline, map, and images that show the flow★

Just as the small choices we make every day accumulate to create our present lives, people in the past also made history by making big and small choices.
In particular, the choices of those who determine the success or failure of a nation can either lead countless people to a better world or push them into the terrifying tragedy of war.

Therefore, the more we learn about the countless stories in history, the more we can gain valuable indirect experience of the struggles and decisions of times we never lived through, and the changes that followed.
Through this process, we gain a deeper understanding of the world we live in and gain new perspectives and the power to think.

However, many young people find world history difficult and boring.
Because the content is so vast and complex.
But if you read “A Minimal World History for Today’s Teenagers,” that kind of thinking will completely change.
As you follow the exciting storytelling, which includes a timeline by era, maps of each region, and illustrations to aid understanding, you will soon have a picture of the flow of world history in your head.

An introductory book on world history to read before reading textbooks
"Once you grasp the flow, any history becomes easy to understand."
★Questions about incidents and topics that develop critical thinking skills★
★Background knowledge and general knowledge for essays and debates★

《A Minimal World History for Today's Teenagers》 is divided into three parts.
[Part 1] contains ‘ancient history’, the beginning of world civilization.
In [Part 2], we will learn about the rise and fall of the world's leading powers.
Reading the stories of nations that wielded overwhelming power and global influence reveals the truth that there is no such thing as eternal hegemony or eternal stagnation.
[Part 3] examines the great war that shook the world and the human courage and hope that blossomed in it.
Even though the ravages of war continue unabated in the 21st century, this will be an opportunity to reflect on what lessons can be learned from the conflicts and reconciliations of history.
And at the end of the text, you can come up with your own answers through 'minimal questions that add depth to your thoughts'.


History is not just a boring subject to memorize, but a powerful tool that will help you find the best answers in life.
The world is full of problems that have no answers.
However, if you utilize the book in a three-dimensional way by asking yourself questions and coming up with answers, there will be a slight difference between before and after reading the book.

Ranked #1 in World History for 3 consecutive years!
The youth edition of "A Minimum World History for Adults Today" is finally out.

《Minimum World History for Today's Teenagers》 is the youth edition of 《Minimum World History for Today's Adults》, which has surpassed 100 printings and has maintained the number one spot in the world history category for the past three years.
We've compiled content that would be good for young people to read to develop their thinking skills and cultivate their culture, and added topic-specific questions to help with writing and discussion.

We live in a time when the ability to think for oneself is more important than ever.
We live in an era where the most information is produced and distributed in history. AI is transforming every industry, and as global citizens, we live in a global society where diverse cultures and perspectives are rapidly interacting.
That's why we need the ability to think for ourselves and find creative solutions, rather than just memorizing and following given answers. This book will empower you to do just that.
Well then, shall we turn the pages and embark on a journey through world history, filled with storms and turmoil?