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Within each volume, arrangement is chronological, and then by continent, geographical area, or country. Maps are numbered according to the volume within which they appear, followed by the number of the map within the volume. A "Using This Atlas" section at the beginning of each volume explains the typographical conventions, location of information on the maps, coloration, and features of the world history and regional maps. Each volume's coverage starts with a series of world maps, followed by maps that focus on specific regions. Supporting text surrounds each map, leaving sufficient white space to give an uncluttered, easy-to-read appearance.
Coverage of world areas varies. The Near East and the Mediterranean receive more coverage in volume 1, which deals with the origins of civilization. Volumes 2 and 3, covering 600 A.D. to the present, give roughly equivalent space to each continent. Judiciously placed insets are used where relatively small areas require a more in-depth look. Though political maps predominate, there are also numerous maps dealing with, for example, resources, migratory patterns, and the spread of religions. The whole creates a clear picture of change over time.
Projections are consistent and easy to compare, with the scale noted in both miles and kilometers per inch or centimeter. Most of the maps--clearly tinted in clear, soft colors--are double-page spreads. As a result, some details are lost in the gutters. A time line is located in the lower left corner of each spread, while detailed map keys vary in position on the page. Each map contains a wealth of information. For example, one on Middle and New Kingdom Egypt shows zones of direct command and dominance of the Middle Kingdom, four areas figuring in the New Kingdom, along with 12 other elements, from tombs to temples to major migrations. At times, the crossing lines and multiple designations can be a little confusing, and they call for a close reading of both the keys and the maps. However, the labeling is clear and the colors are well differentiated. The maps, overall, have an attractive, approachable appearance.
Indexing is thorough. The cumulative index, located at the end of volume 3, is alphabetical by place name or topic. Map locations for each listing are given by volume number and page number. Individual volume indexes, also alphabetically listed, give page number only. The indexes are accurate and complete, the only detraction being the small font.
This atlas has far fewer maps than Hammond's acclaimed Times Atlas of World History [RBB My 15 94]. It uses a uniform map style throughout and conveys each theme in a single map, while Times tends to use a greater variety of smaller maps. For example, where Sharpe has one map representing the Byzantine Empire from 610 to 1204, Times has five. This simpler approach may make the Sharpe atlas more accessible for younger readers. The Complete Atlas of World History is suitable for collections aimed at junior-high-school students and up.
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