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Concise Atlas of World History (精装)
by Patrick O'Brien
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Historical reference |
| Market price: ¥ 428.00
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¥ 418.00
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| MSL Pointer Review:
This book covers about 5 million years of history which is the result of over three years' work by an expert editorial team of internationally renowned cartographers and specialist. |
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Maryjane (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-07 00:00>
The Oxford Atlas of World History was purchased for a High School library collection, but would serve as a wonderful historical reference for any personal collection. The maps are clear and the text is lucid. Not only does the Atlas provide the requisite information on ancient civilizations, it also provides data on changing populations, health trends, particulars on the status of women, etc. The Timechart is very helpful, delineating, as it does, what was happening when on different continents and in the areas of science/technology and arts/humanities. An up-to-date book such as this which provides an overview of history in a pictorial format, at an affordable price, is a valuable resource for both library and personal collections. It allows the reader to follow historical trends, understand boundary disputes, track the course of wars and revolutions and follow along on voyages of discovery. Charts and illustrations support the text. Portraits or photographs of important individuals, places and works of art or architecture help the reader visualize people and places. I highly recommend this Atlas. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-07 00:00>
I searched high and low for a book of historical maps that I could look at when reading light history. I am not a scholar, so I have constantly found myself wondering about some of the references in those books. I sought a collection of maps that would supply information on political, military, cultural and migratory trends throughout the years.
This collection is by the best I came across. It is well laid out. It is also printed in sufficient detail and quality that I can keep it out on my coffee table. Each map is accompanied by a little bit of text. So in some respects it is the history buffs perfect book. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-07 00:00>
This is one of the best atlasses available, period. Oxford has put out a series of wonderful atlasses over the years. I read this one from cover to cover and was absolutely enthralled. The Contributors (mainly English, as one would suspect) cover a wide-range of specialties while emphasizing economic history.
Even if your interest is limited to the Twentieth Century (about a quarter of the content), this atlas is better written than Hammond's Atlas of the 20th Century. I would recommend this Atlas for all but the youngest kids, with interests from cartography and archeology to history and politics.
Rare is the atlas where the quality of maps and text is so balanced and complete. I own a paperback version of this atlas, but this edition is hardcover. In either case, this Atlas of World History is an exceptional value. |
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Steven (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-07 00:00>
Information is current, colorfully presented, and illustrated in a fascinating manner. Most would be happy to own this highly informative piece of reference material. |
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Brown (MSL quote), USA
<2007-06-07 00:00>
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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