Product Description

Newly revised and updated to include new maps, this is the seventh edition of Martin Gilbert’s atlas tracing the world-wide migrations of the Jews from ancient Mesopotamia to modern Israel.

Spanning over four thousand years of history in over 140 maps, it presents a vivid picture of a fascinating people and the trials and tribulations which have haunted their story.

The themes covered include:

• prejudice and violence


• migrations and movements


• society and status


• trade and culture


• politics, government and war.

All students of history, and of Jewish history in particular will find this new edition as useful, helpful and invaluable as its six predecessors.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #432283 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-05
• Original language: German
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

Review

'A useful reference book that will support various academic subjects.' - Reference Reviews

‘Gilbert’s maps, both the original and the newer contributions, are carefully drawn and packed with information … The extensive underlying research obviously conducted by Gilbert shines through in many of the maps and gives the Atlas a reassuring feel of accuracy and authority … all libraries of any size, including collections serving the general public, should own a recent edition. Inch-for-inch of page, it is hard to conceive of any other work, textual or graphical, conveying so much information on Jewish history in an accessible and digestible form. Excellent value.’ – Reference Reviews

For sheer detail and breadth of scale [the maps] offer an essential reference for students and teachers. – BBC History Magazine

About the Author
Sir Martin Gilbert is one of the foremost historians of the twentieth century. The official biographer of Winston Churchill, he is also the author of a definitive history of the Holocaust, twelve historical atlases, and comprehensive studies of the first and second world wars. His most recent publication is The Righteous: The Unsung Heroes of the Holocaust (2003).He was knighted in 1995 and lives in London.

Customer Reviews

The Routledge Atlas of Jewish History
This book gave me a visual perspective on the movement, persecution and historical events of Jewish history that I had struggled to gain from pure text sources. It brought names and places to light and enhanced my understanding of events. It is a worthwhile addition to the collection on this subject.

A compact overview of Jewish history
These excellently done maps when taken together provide an excellent overview of Jewish history. They provide a tremendous amount of information and food for thought. Moving from one to another new perspectives open up on Jewish history. Maps of course can be no substitute for the story and the text, but this is truly a wonderful tool for helping one understand Jewish history more deeply.

A Comprehensive visual History of the Jewish People
This atlas is on par with the best written histories. Used in conjunction with a written account it elucidates the complex history of the Jewish people from Biblical through modern times. It presents the the trade routes, settlements and life under the rule of various forces, illustrating the Jewish interface with other cultures.

A must for every Jewish school and library.