Synopsis
Cited in both Books for College Libraries, 3d ed and Guide to Reference Books , this oversize (10.75x14.5<">) reference is the American edition of the Times Atlas of World History, 5th ed. published in London, UK in 1999. The 25 contributors teach history, all but one in the UK (most, like Overy, at the U. of London). A large portion of the atlas describes ancient, classical, and medieval civilizations, with entire sections devoted to human origins, early cultures, the earliest civilizations, and classical Eurasia. The fifth edition includes a section on global civilization (the 20th century), with entries for world economy, global environment, and communications. All entries include several maps with extensive captions in addition to the text. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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