Abstract

Why does Britain continue to use the pound? Why does China have so many territorial disputes? With vivid manga and easy-to-understand explanations, you can understand the major issues occurring around the world. This is an introductory book to world history that will improve the "cultural literacy" of adults.

Author’s Information

Social studies teacher at Osaka Prefectural High School. Graduated from the Department of History, Faculty of Letters, Nagoya University, and completed the master's course at the same university's graduate school. His main publications include "World History: Understanding 'Why?' Modern and Contemporary (Ottoman Empire to the Present)" (Gakken Education Publishing). (This data was published at the time the book was published.)