From the birth of civilization to modern history, it runs without stopping.
A decisive scene that shook the fate of history
Departing right now

《World History Express》 provides a quick and easy overview of the crucial events and background knowledge that must be known in 6,000 years of world history.
"What led to the development of democracy through the French Revolution?" "Why did the United States withdraw from being the world's policeman?" "Why did China open its economy?" Through questions so relevant to our times, it illuminates why history is not simply a past event, but rather one that reverberates and influences the present.

This book is structured so that the flow of world history can be grasped through major events of each era in the first part.
And in the second part, we delve into the history of the great powers that are essential to understanding today's international situation.
Under the friendly guidance of a historical storyteller acclaimed by 600,000 people, you'll first grasp the major flow in chronological order, then delve deeper into each event. Before you know it, the vast flow of world history will naturally become ingrained in your mind.

History goes beyond simply understanding the past; it contains many messages that help us live in the present.
The scene where the French Revolution returns to monarchy after its success teaches us that human history does not always progress, and the collapse of the Berlin Wall allows us to understand humanity's endless yearning for freedom.
But the sea of ​​history is so vast that it is often difficult to know where to begin.
《World History Express》 is the perfect guide for those who want to read 6,000 years of history compressed into one volume.
---From "Prologue | How to Read 6,000 Years of History in 10 Minutes"

In 1300, Marco Polo published his book, The Travels of Marco Polo, which he wrote after traveling the East for over 20 years.
This book contains vivid records of the culture, customs, economy, and politics of various regions he visited, including the Yuan Dynasty in China, India, Persia, and Southeast Asia.
(Omitted) This book is an invaluable resource for studying what the world was like at that time.
It stimulated Westerners' curiosity about the East and became the catalyst for the Age of Exploration.
---From "Marco Polo's Writing of the Travels of Marco Polo"

In March 2014, Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula in southern Ukraine by force.
As mentioned earlier, more than half of the population of the Crimean Peninsula is of Russian descent, so it is a region with relatively little aversion to Russia.
Moreover, it was located on the Black Sea, making it a very important place both geographically and militarily.
Russia's justification for annexing Crimea was to protect Russians from the chaos in Ukraine.
(Omitted) The Ukrainian government, still in turmoil due to the Euromaidan incident, failed to respond proactively, and thus the Crimean Peninsula ended up being absorbed into Russia.
---From "Russia: The Disastrous Consequences of a Treaty 300 Years Ago"

Britain sent a letter to Walter Rothschild, a prominent Jewish figure, with the aim of obtaining financial support from the Jews.
The letter contained a pledge to support the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine.
This is called the 'Balfour Declaration'.
The problem is that Britain made the same promises to Arabs and Jews.
This is what caused the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
But it didn't end there.
Britain was actually in a secret agreement with France regarding the partition of the Ottoman Empire.
It was more than a double contract, it was a triple contract.
---From "Who is good and who is evil?"

However, the United States is burdened by the prospect of engaging in an all-out war with China.
Because the entire United States is already within range of China's nuclear weapons and is lagging behind in the missile race.
Even for the United States, it is not easy to choose war when faced with the choice between war and compromise.
As a result, there is analysis that if war breaks out in the Taiwan Strait or the South China Sea, it will be disadvantageous to the United States.
According to Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times in 2019, the United States has conducted 18 mock war games with China, and China has won all 18 of them.
The worst-case scenario for the United States is having to deal with both Russia and China simultaneously.
It's a story that the United States may hate to imagine, but it's entirely possible given Russia's provocative military activities.

---「USA vs.
China, from the worst-case scenario