Atlas of World History
by Patrick O'Brien

The first major new history atlas in 20 years, uniquely international in approach, incorporating the latest research on Asian, African, and South American history.

A major new work of reference, Atlas of World History charts the course of human progress around the globe, from prehistory to the present, in hundreds of full-color maps.

Much like our earlier Atlas of Exploration, this attractive, large-format volume features 135 two-page spreads that highlight key moments in world history, each spread blending colorful maps and illustrations with authoritative text. For instance, for the American Revolution, readers will find three maps--British North America before the War, the Colonial economy (indicating which areas specialized in fishing, timber, tobacco, and so forth), and military movements during the War itself--plus an informative discussion of the causes and course of the Rebellion.

The Atlas is divided into five sections:
1. The Ancient World (with spreads on topics such as the move from hunting to farming, the first civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China, the Silk Road, and the Roman Empire)
2. The Medieval World (the spread of Islam, the Vikings, the Economy of Europe, and the Inca and Aztec Empires)
3. The Early Modern World (the European discovery of the New World, the Reformation, the growth of science)
4. The Age of Revolutions (including the Industrial Revolution, the American Civil War, and the Modernization of Japan)
5. The Twentieth Century (the Russian Revolution, the Great Depression, the Second World War, and the USA Since 1945).

Including a 22-page time chart, a 20-page gazetteer of historical events, people, and places, a 20-page index, and a helpful bibliography, here is an informative blend of maps by world-renowned cartographers and text by expert academic consultants that graphically captures the flow of civilizations through time.

"Handsome overview of world history... The scope is truly international, rather than reflecting the usual Eurocentric view.... Recommended for all public and academic libraries "
--Library Journal

ZA5672    Atlas of World History                                $85.00

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