The Times atlas of world history

From dust jacket flap: The Times Atlas of World History" is an authoritative work of reference which presents the drama of world history in the arena of its action: the lands & seas of the world. It presents a visual narrative of world history from the earliest times to the present day. Planned for the general reader as well as for the student & scholar, it is the work of a prestigious group of more than 100 professional historians, is richly illustrated throughout w/ more than 600 maps & illustrations & 300,000 words of narrative, & also includes a detailed glossary & index.