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Synopsis
Atlas of Empires tells the story of how and why the great empires of history came into being, operated and ultimately declined, and discusses the future of the empire in today's globalized world. Featuring 60 beautiful and detailed maps of the empires' territories at different stages of their existence and organised thematically to reflect the different driving forces behind empires throughout history (such as faith, nomadic culture, nationhood and capitalism), each section discusses the rise and fall of the empires that existed in a region: their government and society, wealth and technology, war and military force, and religious beliefs. From the earliest empires of the Sumerians and the Pharaohs to the modern 'empires' of the USA and the European Union, this is a story that reveals how empires are created and organized, how later empires resolve the problems of governance faced by earlier empires, and how the political and cultural legacies of ancient empires are still felt today. It is the story of how humanity's drive to bring peace and prosperity to a region vied with people's itch to dominate, exploit and exterminate.
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Review
What I admire most about the Atlas of Empires is its succinct and perceptive account of history from the earliest days of settlement and civilisation in Mesopotamia about eight millennia ago to the European Union. It is an ideal introduction to the human story. It is beautifully and meaningfully illustrated, the maps placing the narrative in detailed geographical context. --Beattie's Book Blog, 8 May 2011
Fascinating and informative, "Atlas of Empires" is suitable for those interested in the history of civilizations and world politics and for students of history looking for a clear, visually rich guide to how empires operated and interacted.
--Spartacus Educational, May 2011 Educational
The Atlas of Empires manages to convey a stunning amount of information, covering over 4000 years of history. Teachers may find this book suitable as high-quality teaching material, often surpassing the summaries of empires found in high school textbooks. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wishes to have an overview of the empires of the world. --Jan van der Crabben , Ancient History Encyclopedia May 2011
An informative resource suitable for those interested in the history of civilisations and global politics. The maps place the narrative in a detailed geographical context. What I particularly like is its succinct account of history from the earliest days of settlement in Mesopotamia to the European Union, an account enhanced by its visual presentation. It will prove valuable for students looking for a clear guide to how empires operated and interacted and more generally to global history --The Historical Association 14 June 2011
About the Author
Peter Davidson has been, among other things, a writer and director of documentaries on World War II and related subjects for the History Channel, and a tutor on the Politics, Philosophy and History degree at Birkbeck College, University of London.
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- PublisherIMM Lifestyle
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 185974012X
- ISBN 13 9781859740125
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages240
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