First published in 1982 as The Times Concise Atlas of World History, this book has become a classic of reference publishing around the globe.

The fifth edition has been updated to include all the most important developments of the recent past: the successor states of the Soviet Union; the civil war in former Yugoslavia; the ethnic fragmentation of Europe; the warring states of Africa; the economic rise of the Pacific Rim; and the rapidly changing face of world trade.

This superlative atlas makes a fascinating companion for anyone aspiring to understand the past and an ideal reference for all who study and enjoy history.