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I realize it's difficult for an academic to write "popular" history, but I'd say this is one of the sloppiest efforts I've seen in what is otherwise an interesting series. There is absolutely no message or continuity. Seems more like a bunch of pictures randomly set out. He is either ignorant of what little has been written on the subject (and little of that is "academic" -- ie of any social-scientific value), or figures that the garble he offers is good enough for the prospective consumers. And that may well be (but I hope not). Even a narrow subject, within the context of this series, deserves a little more class.
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Beautiful visuals and layout, but then again, he had excellent available resources to predate. Very spotty and unbalanced treatment of a vast subject. Considering that they got Bush reelected, made the Pope backstep, and are consuming our yung'uns, it's a critical subject. But this ain't the way to pick it up. Just too many superior atlases available on Islamdom.
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This book is an absolute gem. Very comprehensive and accurate. Really the first adequate historical atlas (and history!) of the region. The approach and layout resemble Magocsi's "Eastern Europe" -- certainly a fine model; especially considering that there is far less research and cartographical resources for her to draw on. And unlike most "historical atlases", this is an excellent way to learn and understand the history of this region, which, God willing, the USA will soon be part of.
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All of his atlases are always a joyous read for history or atlas aficionados. No one beats his graphics. But they're not a medium for learning the basic subject. (Nor are most "histories" for that matter.) Of course it's "bitchin" to cover such a comprehensive subject (with comprehensive narrative plus pics plus maps), but some do; and I hope this terrific writer will focus on a U.S. topical or regional approach in the future.
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Considering the scope he is covering, his accuracy and comprehensiveness are remarkable; and the graphics are terrific (functional and artistic). Recommend highly.
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Maines Jewish Heritage (Images of America) by Abraham J. Peck
******* *****, September 14, 2008
I realize it's difficult for an academic to write "popular" history, but I'd say this is one of the sloppiest efforts I've seen in what is otherwise an interesting series. There is absolutely no message or continuity. Seems more like a bunch of pictures randomly set out. He is either ignorant of what little has been written on the subject (and little of that is "academic" -- ie of any social-scientific value), or figures that the garble he offers is good enough for the prospective consumers. And that may well be (but I hope not). Even a narrow subject, within the context of this series, deserves a little more class.(3 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)
Historical Atlas of Islam by Malise Ruthven
******* *****, July 31, 2007
Beautiful visuals and layout, but then again, he had excellent available resources to predate. Very spotty and unbalanced treatment of a vast subject. Considering that they got Bush reelected, made the Pope backstep, and are consuming our yung'uns, it's a critical subject. But this ain't the way to pick it up. Just too many superior atlases available on Islamdom.(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
Historical Atlas of Central America by Carolyn Olive Hall
******* *****, July 31, 2007
This book is an absolute gem. Very comprehensive and accurate. Really the first adequate historical atlas (and history!) of the region. The approach and layout resemble Magocsi's "Eastern Europe" -- certainly a fine model; especially considering that there is far less research and cartographical resources for her to draw on. And unlike most "historical atlases", this is an excellent way to learn and understand the history of this region, which, God willing, the USA will soon be part of.(3 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
Historical Atlas of the United States by Derek Hayes
******* *****, July 31, 2007
All of his atlases are always a joyous read for history or atlas aficionados. No one beats his graphics. But they're not a medium for learning the basic subject. (Nor are most "histories" for that matter.) Of course it's "bitchin" to cover such a comprehensive subject (with comprehensive narrative plus pics plus maps), but some do; and I hope this terrific writer will focus on a U.S. topical or regional approach in the future.(3 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
******* *****, July 31, 2007
Considering the scope he is covering, his accuracy and comprehensiveness are remarkable; and the graphics are terrific (functional and artistic). Recommend highly.(3 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)