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Motoharu Kinumura is a Japanese author in the field of world history. His works available in the Chinese book market include titles such as The Mediterranean World and the Roman Empire and 1200 Years of Rome's Rise and Fall: Understand Rome and You Will Understand the World, most of which focus on ancient Rome and Mediterranean civilization. Eight of his works are included in the library, commonly classified under world history. These also include general history titles for ordinary readers, such as The Rise and Fall of Civilizations and A Lively Reading of World History, as well as collections described as classic representative works by Motoharu Kinumura, honorary professor at the University of Tokyo. Public information on his nationality, dates of birth and death, education, and specific career is limited, so this introduction does not speculate. Judging from the available titles, he is skilled at presenting the rise and fall of civilizations and the succession of empires with clear threads and strong readability, balancing an academic perspective with access for general readers. His books suit readers who wish to use Roman history as an entry point for understanding the broader course of world history.