Customer Reviews
Good Buy - By: Peter Dawson, 19 Jun 2008 
This book although not in the classic size of atlas`s gives a mile of info & is a good table top reference, worth the money
Nice book but of limited use only - By: Van Acker Philip, 15 Jun 2007 
After going through this book I must say that I am a bit disappointed. Although this book certainly has it's uses, it is very limited in what it gives you as an atlas of ancient history. I had expected at least some detailed maps of the important areas (Egypt, Middle east, Mesopotamia, etc.) but you only get very general maps covering an area from Norway down to the Sahara, with broad outlines of the empires & cultures, in most cases cities are not even indicated. If you only need the broad outlines of what was happening, this book is fine, but if you are looking for more then this book is definitely not what you need. The accompanying text is of more value, especiallly the population estimates, trade routes & so but most of it is a good but basic summary of history from the emergence of modern man till the falll of the Roman Empire.
A wonderful little book - By: apressello, 19 Feb 2007 This great little book is the first of the Penguin series by Colin McEvedy & covers the period from 12500 BC to 362 AD. It should be noted that it only covers Europe, North Africa & the Near East.
It's hard to imagine someone with an interest in history who would not enjoy reading & re-reading this book. It also makes a handy reference book. Wonderful!
Useful but rather small - By: Chris Lawton, 18 Oct 2003 This is a smalll book both in terms of page numbers & size. However a lot of information is crammed in, mostly by using very smalll type faces, & I mean smalll. The format through most of the book is text on the verso page & a map (almost monochromatic) on the recto page. The content is sound but obviously restricted by the size of the book. I use this as an easy access aide memoire to the main events of the ancient period. Could be useful for school as it is cheap & compact.
I've awarded 3 stars as I think its rather grandiose title is a bit misleading; I would calll it a guide rather than an atlas.
A unique insight into the formation of Europe - By: John M. Howitt, 28 Feb 2000 Along with the other books in this series that I have read, Medieval, Modern & Recent History, this book is a solid & occasionallly witty overview of the sweep of European development. It is fair to say that I have worn the book out as I often reread & refer to it. A must have on any bookshelf.
