World History Brought to Life.
This is the most comprehensive small-format single-volume historical atlas available. The new edition sees a larger page-format and the inclusion of photographs for the first time to accompany the more than 140 striking maps.
From the emergence of the first humans to the Kosovo crisis and the challenges of the new millennium, 'The Times Compact History Of The World' covers the whole spectrum of human development through an integrated approach of concise yet accessible text, lavish and informative mapping, and stunning illustrations.