Atlas of Classical History

I was pleasantly surprised to find that useful notes accompany each map. They really add to the work and make it more than a mere collection of visuals. Unfortunately, I didn't take the "Classical" aspect of the title into account and was expecting to find references for Mesopotamia and also possibly the Ottoman empire. Nevertheless, I'm very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend Mr. Talbert's work.

From the Bronze Age to the reign of Constantine, the Atlas of Classical History provides a comprehensive series of maps, diagrams, and commentary designed to meet the needs of classical scholars, as well as general readers. Over 135 maps of the Greek and Roman worlds clearly mark the political affiliations of the cities and states, major military events, trade routes, artistic, cultural and industrial centers, and colonization and exploration.