The Penguin Atlas of Ancient History

by Colin McEvedy

Other authorsJohn Woodcock (Illustrator)
Paperback, 1967

Status

Available

Call number

G1033 .M17

Publication

Penguin Books (1986), Edition: 1st, 96 pages

Description

Traces the migrations and evolution of the races as well as the development of civilizations from prehistoric times to the fourth century A.D.

User reviews

LibraryThing member DinadansFriend
It's hard to get interesting coverage of the Hellenistic period, and the Penguin atlas has turned into a very useful resource, ecpecially with snapshot map format they use. Perhaps not a beginner's book, but certainly a useful one.
LibraryThing member Lukerik
I read his Atlas of Medieval History last year so when I saw this I snapped it up. It's just as good. He is outdated on one or two points but you have the grand sweep of history from the Neanderthals to the last days of the Roman Empire, all told with personality and humour. I learnt loads. I never
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knew Europe had native silk. My favourite Kingdom is Meroe which never seems to either invade anyone or be invaded. Are we looking at the only competently managed place on the map?
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

96 p.; 8.56 inches

ISBN

0140511512 / 9780140511512

Barcode

34662000971322
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