Abstract

"When did the British start drinking tea?" This fascinating book is sure to impress history buffs, packed with new facts and the latest theories that even charismatic lecturers are unaware of. Recommended points: "Why did humans begin to settle down?", "Why did Britain prosper?", "What is the difference between shipping and trade?" Even the popular, know-it-all cram school teacher on TV only knows a collection of trivia that may be tested on university entrance exams. As he is not a researcher, he is unaware of the new facts that have come to light in the last decade, and is bound by outdated theories and images. This book brings up fascinating new information and offers readers a new perspective on history.

Author’s Information

Toshiaki Tamaki is a professor at the Faculty of Economics, Kyoto Sangyo University. He was born in Osaka City. He graduated from the Department of Cultural Studies, Faculty of Letters, Doshisha University in 1987. He left the university in 1993 to complete his doctoral studies. He became a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, Kyoto Sangyo University in 1996, an associate professor in 2000, and a professor in 2007. He received his PhD in Literature from Osaka University in 2009 for his book "Commerce and Economy in Northern Europe, 1550-1815." His major works include "The Birth of Modern Europe," "The Rise of Maritime Empires," and "The History of European Hegemony."