Atlas of Empires: The World's Great Powers from Ancient Times to Today (CompanionHouse Books) Comprehensive Resource of the Rise and Fall of Civilizations through History with Illustrations and Maps

Explore the great empires of the ancient world through today! Over 4,000 years of history from Athens and the Aztec Empire to the European Union Reviews all the major empires around the world from their rise through their decline 60 beautiful maps are featured as well as more than 50 photos and illustrations Great world history resource for teachers and students as a textbook The perfect gift for history buffs, students of ancient civilizations, and cartophiles Atlas of Empires tells the story of how and why the great empires of history came into power, operated during their reign, and ultimately what caused their decline. It also takes a look at the future of the empire in today's globalized world. This book features 60 beautiful and detailed maps of the various empire territories at different stages of their existence. The world empires are organized thematically to reflect the different driving forces behind empires throughout history such as faith, nomadic culture, nationalism, and capitalism. The wealth of information in these 240 pages covers over 4,000 years of history of the most powerful empires in the world! Take a walk through time in Egypt and Persia to Rome and China all the way through the Byzantine, Ottoman, and Holy Roman Empires. You'll also learn all about ancient civilizations that are often overlooked, including the Malian, Aztec, and Incan Empires. Each section discusses the rise and fall of the empires that existed in a region, including their: Government and society Wealth and technology War and military force Religious beliefs And more! From the earliest empires of the Sumerians and the Pharaohs to the modern empires of the USSR and the European Union, this book reveals how empires are created and organized. It explores how later empires resolved the problems of governance faced by earlier empires, and how the political and cultural legacies of ancient empires are still felt today. Take a journey through the world's greatest civilizations with Atlas of Empires! "Fascinating and informative, Atlas of Empires is suitable for those interested in the history of civilizations and world politics and for students of history looking for a clear, visually rich guide to how empires operated and interacted." SPARTACUS EDUCATIONAL