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Available
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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.
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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 He is outdated on one or two points but you have the grand sweep of history from the Neanderthals to the last days of the Roman Empire, all told with personality and humour.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? Show Less
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Original language
English
Physical description
96 p.; 8.56 inches
ISBN
0140511512 / 9780140511512