Atlas of World History | 
 enlarge | Creator: Patrick K. O'brien
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Category: Book
Buy New: $15.00
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 326880
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.6
Dimensions (in): 13.3 x 10.1 x 1.7
ISBN: 0195215672
Dewey Decimal Number: 911
EAN: 9780195215670
ASIN: 0195215672
Publication Date: December 2, 1999
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Product Description
Synthesizing exceptional cartography and impeccable scholarship, the Atlas of World History traces 12,000 years of history with 450 full color maps and over 200,000 words of text. In addition, more than 200 illustrations and tables complement the fascinating chronological narrative written by dozens premiere scholars and edited by Patrick O'Brien, former Director of the Institute of Historical Research at the University of London. Longer essays outline worldwide trends, political developments and military conflicts, highlighting the most significant socio-economic, cultural and religious themes for five pivotal historical periods. What truly distinguishes the Concise Atlas of World History from competitive Eurocentric volumes, is its devotion the rich past of Africa, Asia and the Americas. Cross references and an 8,000 entry index with alternative name forms also permit movement through regions and time periods with the utmost of ease.
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 Disapointing October 22, 2007
2 out of 14 found this review helpful
This book is a total disapointment to say the least!
I'm not interested in farming & agriculture 2500 years ago, I'm interested in historical facts such as wars, kings, quuens, tyrants etc.
I wish I could get my money back!
Atlas of World History October 2, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
As a proud owner of the two volume set "Anchor Atlas of World History" I was hesitant to buy something new. But each year that classic becomes more dated so I figured now was the time. I looked at several historical atlases and decided on this one. The text is thorough and the maps are very good. One can learn a lot from this atlas but I still defer to the "Anchor Atlas" as being the best ever written.
 A great book at a fair price September 10, 2007
A great book at a fair price.
It is also my favourite among all history atlases. It is the most comprehensive and all-around user-friendly. The gazeteer is a great addition and is probably worth the extra dollars for this version. It also happens to be very international, and while many claim to be international they seem to me to be eurocentric. Each area of the world has a parallel writeup in each section of the book, though obviously somewhat more is written about areas with more written history.
Some honest opinion coming from someone who dives really deep into history- I find, despite the length, it really only glosses over each part of history. Not much depth. The writing style may not grasp your attention and is vague in feel, contributing to me not feeling a lot of depth. The maps are great. However I must say the inclusion of some seems questionable, though they can be interesting all the same.
In terms of build quality, the pages and binding are great. The coverguard is very prone to tattering/bending etc. and the cover will suck in ANY moisture (I mean it this book will take the slightest water droplet or grease from anything and it will stay in the cover). Which isn't a problem for most as most use the coverguard.
When you set it to its paces with the other books, though, it is more comprehensive, well-balanced, alluring, and is a must-have if you don't already own a 300+ page world history atlas.
I'd like to give it 5 stars, but... June 15, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
There's just no real depth here. A good overview of major periods of history, but very low level. Not much detail.
Utterly fascinating May 14, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For a remarkable overview of the history of the world so far - it is difficult to imagine this book being bettered. It is endlessly fascinating, and covers every part of the world and all major cultures. To have such an insight into the inter-relationship of nations and cultures and their development is rare.
Well written (if a little 'dry'), and with generally good maps (some scales on the maps would have been useful) - enjoy reading carefully just a couple of pages each day (no more) - and it will delight you for months to come.
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