Throughout history, powerful nations have attempted to extend their spheres of influence by invading the lands surrounding them. While some efforts have been fruitless, others have resulted in the emergence of true empires. Almost every era and every region has had its significant empire, and each has hastened man's passage to modernity, leading the way in social, political, and economic developments. This exquisitely illustrated book features specially commissioned cartography and full-color photographs that locate each empire and place it in its historical context; contemporary letters, documents, speeches, and literature that bring to life each historical period; and a continuous timeline of dates and events. From the ancient Akkad Empire of Iraq to the modern superpower, the Atlas of Empires chronicles the rise and fall of history's most powerful civilizations.
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Adult/High School-An excellent resource for world history classes. Following an interesting background essay, color photographs and maps and a readable text examine more than 30 large empires, arranged chronologically from Akkad through the Soviet Bloc and the place of empire in post-9/11 society. Each one receives four or six pages, with half the space devoted to graphics. The role of leaders in developing these large nations is emphasized. The maps, many of which are not available in traditional school resources, use color, cross-hatching, and text to show growth and change, and indicate topographical relief. Time lines run horizontally along the bottom of the opening pages of each section; boxes provide cultural trivia.
Claudia Moore, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Claudia Moore, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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I enjoyed reading and looking at this very concise and easy to follow atlas. I actually wanted more detail but this was interesting.
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