The first of two volumes offers a unique combination of over 270 color maps and illustrations with a detailed chronological summary. The accompanying text gives full details of the main cultural, scientific, religious, and political events of the centuries from the Old Stone Age to the eve of the French Revolution.
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The first of two volumes offers a unique combination of over 270 color maps and illustrations with a detailed chronological summary. The accompanying text gives full details of the main cultural, scientific, religious, and political events of the centuries from the Old Stone Age to the eve of the French Revolution.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Most Beautiful Color Maps and a Comprehensive Time-line,
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This review is from: The Anchor Atlas of World History, Vol. 1 (From the Stone Age to the Eve of the French Revolution) (Paperback)
Its the best study partner I've ever had. I used vol I during High school and College and was always disappointed that I couldn't find vol II. Now my son is in High School and found vol I indespensable for History, as well as English Literature and wanted vol II for his AP History courses. After spending much time looking for it I was told by Barnes and Noble that there is a vol II, by Gary Kinder (must be Herman's brother or son), ISBN # 0385133553 - published in 1978. Its on order and I can't wait to get it. I remember how many hours I spent just perusing it for history that I didn't know. The maps and illustrations were better than most giant hardbound history reference books. The neat thing about this book is the way that it puts history in perspective with a geographical location or a specific series of events without confusing the reader with too much irrelevant information (and its small enough to carry to class). Would somebody please put this on a CD!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Fortunately, an updated version is available...,
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This review is from: The Anchor Atlas of World History, Vol. 1 (From the Stone Age to the Eve of the French Revolution) (Paperback)
This excellent resource is no longer out of print. Penguin is publishing soon in Britain an updated two-volume, paperback version (see the Amazon.co.uk site). A one-volume, hardback French version is already available in Canada and France (cheaper in the Amazon.ca site). In both cases, search for the authors, Kinder & Hilgemann.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Should be republished,
By Marc Cenedella "www.cenedella.com/stone" (East Village, New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Anchor Atlas of World History, Vol. 1 (From the Stone Age to the Eve of the French Revolution) (Paperback)
These enjoyable little pocket books take a Cliff Notes approach to history. In a highly abbreviated text, the authors summarize everything from the Cambrian explosion to the Stamp Act of 1763. No important detail is left out.Now this level of historical detail is available in many formats. What really sets the Anchor Atlases apart is the superb maps and diagrams. The power structure of Byzantine Rome, the campaigns of Alexander and Hannibal, 16th century Indian internecine warfare, etc., are all finely laid out in easy-to-understand, surprisingly comprehensive, illustrations. The book's major limitation is it's 1975 publishing date, leaving out not just the past 3 decades of history, but also the significant advances in historical learning that have been made in that time as well. Nonetheless, wonderfully informative and enjoyable.
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