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It's excellent, but better exists
This text by Miller is excellent, but "Maps and Mapmakers of the Civil War" by Earl B. McElfresh is superior.I suggest reading McElfresh's book first and this one second.

Maps really mattered in the American Civil War
As the Forward to this beautifully rendered large format book states, "The war was first waged on paper. Before troops engaged in battle, both sides plotted strategy and tactics on the maps of the day. Knowing the field, understanding the terrain, recognizing the route of assault--and the line of retreat--could determine triumph or defeat."Perhaps more so than in wars since, the American Civil War was fought primarily by massing large troop formations against each other.As a consequence, moving those men and their equipment using the most efficient and advantageous route became paramount. More often than not, occupation of key terrain meant victory, and therefore, arriving at the right spot, first, and with the most men was a strategic necessity in every encounter.
This Is A Must Book for the Civil War Enthusiast
Great Maps of the Civil War is as stated, a museum in a book. If one already has Rod Gragg's poignant collection of Civil War letters, "From Fields of Fire and Glory", or the Civil War in a box collection that was a bestseller some years back, then this book is a must for your collection.
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Subjects:  1. History    2. History - U.S.    3. History: American    4. Maps & Road Atlases    5. United States - Civil War    6. History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)   

Reviews (7)

Horrible mistake in regards to PERSIAN GOLF ****************
What the hell is going on... I wonder wich rich royal family in the mid-east has funded this unbeleivable mistake!!!
Historical information in this book was manipulated
In this book, unfortunately due to powerful anti-Iranian (Persian) activities and the typical incompetence of the Islamic Republic that occupies Iran, the southern states of the Persian Gulf who have only come to existence thanks to foreign powers, have slowly become more brazen. As a result the National Geographic Society has printed at least three major erroneous statements in its Atlas of the World 2005 (Eighth Edition, ISBN: 0-7922-7543-8 & ISBN: 0-7922-7542-x) regarding Iran and the Persian Gulf.
Fine history tome but not really an atlas....
I give this book four stars because, while it is really not an atlas, it is a wonderful overview of history.Read more

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - Historical    3. History    4. History - General History    5. Reference    6. World - General    7. World history    8. Maps, charts & atlases    9. Reference / General   

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Definitely Thought-Provoking
This is the best book on polyamory I've read so far, and it's the type I'll be happy to have in my collection for years to come so that I can re-read sections and lend it to friends and partners, and maybe excerpt relevant passages for relatives.
Should've been 7 stars (or at least 6)
Let me state it another way: the book is great, primarily because there are so few books on polyamory not aimed at "icky-squishy tree-huggers" looking for justification & affirmation of their chosen lifestyle.
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Subjects:  1. Man-woman relationships    2. Maps    3. Maps & Road Atlases    4. Non-monogamous relationships    5. Sociology    6. Sociology - Marriage & Family    7. Travel   

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maps and more!
Excellent book! Not only it teaches about maps (from the map of your room to the map of the world) and geography but it is also excellent for teaching about
Me on the Map
My six year old daughter loved this book.The words were easy enough for her to read and the repetition reinforced her early reading skills.We used this book as an introduction to perspective, maps, and self-awareness.The pictures were fresh, clean, and uncluttered.We plan on getting the rest of the series.

Great Perspective for Younger Children
A very simplistic but impacting look at maps from a me/mine perspective beginning with her room, house, street... all the way to world and then back to room.The theme is "everyone has a special place in the world and this is how you'll find me"; using a map.The illustrations of the map are very vague in terms of detail, but gives a great relative perspective of the area it comprises.It will introduce the younger children and provide a more vivid explanation to the older ones.I would recommend ages K-4th grades. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. General    4. Juvenile Fiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Maps    7. Science & Nature - General    8. Atlases    9. Juvenile Fiction / General   

Reviews (25)

Atlas on DVD
Just to answer Craig: Try the Microsoft Encarta DVD. It includes a world atlas that alone is worth the price.When zoomed all the way out, it is like a globe you can turn with your mouse.At the highest magnification it presents more detail than any atlas I know of. All country names and many city names and geological features are hot linked to the encyclopedia articles.There are many interactive ways of using this atlas including choosing themes like population density, precipitation, and statistics.
I'm humbled but I need your help
I have not bougght this atlas.Maybe I will BUT WHAT I REALLY WANT IS SOMETHING of superb detail that is on a DVD.Does ANYBODY make such a thing?
The formation of Arabian Gulf?
National Geographic Atlas has always been a great informational source.However, I was quite shocked by what I saw in the last edition (the 8th).I am sure most of those who have bought this Atlas or had a chance to look at it by now, have noticed the formation of a new gulf that never existed before, Arabian Gulf!It's sad how money can replace names even in the map (Arabian Gulf instead of Persian Gulf!)What National Geographic hasn't noticed yet is how its credibility has dropped among the intellectual crowd and many others are enraged by this act.I never thought history can be distorted, but with what I saw from National Geographic, which has lost it's credibility among those that understand the impact of this change, I am not so sure any more.It's unfortunate and humiliating what money can do! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - General    3. Atlases - World    4. Earth Sciences - Geography    5. Reference    6. Reference / Atlases   

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more text than callen atlas, same high quality images!
definitely more useful as a reference than a picture only atlas.text gives an adequate introduction, but usually only a superficial examination of the topic to be discussed.definitely overstates the association of alcohol with various dermatologic conditions -- likely due to where the author practices.

the quintessential atlas of dermatology- bestone ever
this is the grandfatherof illustrated dermatology atlas'. This book will be a valued member of your diagnostic tools --good for board review also. Full of color illustrations -- a must for any medical practitioner -- a bit expensive but worth every penny. an accompanyingSlide kit is also available. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atlases - General    2. Dermatology    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Medical / Dermatology   

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Rockin' Walks
I bought these cards just before my first trip to Paris in December. My thoughts and a few lessons learned:
Pick a card and have an adventure!
My husband and I received these walking cards as a gift before our first trip to Paris. The cards are are larger than a deck of cards-I believe about 4x6 and have a map on one side and then a walk on the otherside, which starts at the top with a description, followed by the Metro stop that you will need to get off on to start your adventure.The card then lays out your walk, including sites to see, (both on the beaten path and off), cafes or restaurants to visit and areas of interest.Each card leads you back to the closest metro stop.
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Subjects:  1. Cards - Playing / Tarot    2. Europe - France    3. Travel    4. France    5. Travel / General    6. Travel / road maps & atlases   

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Excellent instruction and easy to read
This book provides excellent instruction on land navigation.Even if you know nothing of how to use a compass or map when you begin reading, you'll have a good working knowledge by the time you're through with the book.It is well written, easy to understand and even includes a fold-out topographic map in the back (actually, about a third of a topographic map, but it gets the job done).The map allows you to work the exercises found in the book (which are quite helpful).The book was written some time ago and Hjellstrom does focus on the sport of orienteering, but as the entire point of that activity is navigation using a map and compass, I don't see this as a negative.As others have pointed-out he does not cover newer topics such as GPS or altimeters, but if you're buying it to learn to use a map and compass, that really isn't an issue either.This is a well written book that provides solid instruction and is certainly worth the purchase price.

Good Read
This is a must read for teens or adults wishing to learn how to read and use maps and compass.From hiking in the nations parks to your local wooded areas, learning what is in this book will make sure you are NEVER lost!

A good primer
If you want to get the basics in an easy to read format, this is for you. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Compass    2. Handbooks, manuals, etc    3. Hiking    4. Maps    5. Orienteering    6. Outdoor Life    7. Outdoor Skills    8. Sports    9. Sports & Recreation    10. Walking    11. Crafts & Hobbies / General    12. Maps, charts & atlases    13. Walking, hiking, trekking   

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Great for cartography students
I am a GIS student in the natural resources field.I had to use this book and was not all that thrilled with it, but that is because it is about cartography.I reluctantly admit that us GIS-ers need to know cartography, but we don't have to like it.For mapping, this book is a good one.It covers the essential points to topics such as dot, choropleth, graduated symbol and other thematic maps.It covers how to make them and what symbols should do for the reader, as well as how to design for your map reader.It also covers mapping theory and how it relates to typography, symbol placement, visual hiearchy and the use of color.

Hopelessly Disorganized
I had to use this book in two classes for my Land Use/GIS degree.The book's layout is rather confusing, and the information is not laid out in a logical manner.Headings and sub-headings are not apparent and do not follow a natural progression.Seems like the book was put together with a cut-and-paste method!The text is about as dry as a well-done pot roast.Good bedtime reading! Cartography: Thematic Map Design Review
Dent has compiled and written the most comprehensive book on all aspects of thematic mapping.This book gives cartographers concepts not only of map making, but a concise exercise in artistic and informativecartography.Read more

Subjects:  1. Maps    2. Reference    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Map making & projections   

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What you get is nice, wish there was more
This book is perfect for any teacher or homeschooler to show students a comparison between a few views of the Middle East regions during Bible times and present day country lines. However, you don't get very much for your money. The book retails for about $20 new and for this you get 5 pages of political-style maps with plastic overlays for present day and a couple for times in between. I had just hoped for more than 16 pages for my money. On the positive side, "Then and Now Bible Maps" is good for quickly showing present day country lines with the use of plastic overlays, and for that reason, it's a very nice addition to your Bible Study library. It also has many interesting facts about both Old and New Testaments between the map pages. However, Hammond's "Atlas of the Bible Lands" is a nice supplement, and a better punch for your dollar, with about 40 pages of geographic-style maps(showing terrain) for about $9 new.

Excellent
I received the two Now Bible Maps way quicker than expected and they were just what I was looking for.I would do business with this seller again in a flash.

A Bible Resource
A SUPER resource for any student of the Bible. This book gives the student the chance to see how the locations in the Bible look at Bible times and TODAY! GREAT book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible - Reference - General    2. Maps & Road Atlases    3. Religion - Commentaries / Reference   

Subjects:  1. Art    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Astronomy - General    4. Astronomy - Star Guides    5. Atlases - General    6. General    7. Reference    8. Science    9. Star Observation    10. Astronomical charts & atlases   

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GREAT TOOL FOR HILLERMAN LOVERS
If you enjoy having as many details as possible when you read Tony H's wonderful Leaphorn/Chee sagas, this map will help you have a much better sense of the stories. I now keep it with whichever book I am reading, so I may recall where the various settings are in relation to one another. WORTH THE SMALL EXPENSE!

Tony Hillerman's Time Traveler Map
Tony Hillerman's stories take place over a wide-spread area.This map helps the reader locate important points in his various novels and see their visual relationship to each other.
Very useful companion to Hillerman's mystery books
Too bad for me, this came out after I'd read most of Hillerman's mystery books. Lucky you if you haven't read most of the mysteries yet.
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Subjects:  1. Maps    2. Maps & Road Atlases    3. Native American    4. Travel    5. Travel - United States    6. United States - General   

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Oxford Bible Atlas
The Oxford Bible Atlas, edited by Herbert G. May, is a detailed, extremely useful book that will heighten anyone's general understanding of biblical geography.It contains more than maps as it delves into the history behind the maps, and the archaeology behind the history.It cites biblical sources but also cites apocryphal books unfamiliar to most Protestant readers. The end result is a colorful, informative work that helps place both Old and New testaments into perspective.Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible    2. Bible - Biography - General    3. Bible - Reference - General    4. Bible Study Guide    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Geography    7. History - United States/Colonial & Revolutionary    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Maps    10. Reference    11. Maps, charts & atlases    12. Middle East    13. Religion & Theology    14. Religion / Reference   

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Microbiology: photographic atlas for the laboratory
very helpful in my labs as it explains purpose and outcomes as well as possible pitfalls to watch for. would recommend this for anyone taking microbiology with a lab
You need this book!
Trust me, you will love it. Even though most microbiology courses come with a lab book, it is nothing like this book. It has ALL the pictures you need, information, easy to read and most of all, will surely get you through the course with ease. It helps in every aspect. I would not have gotten through my 5 week intense summer course without it. It surely was my lab lifesaver, and I have the grade to thank for it:)

Awesome Atlas
Pictures are of top quality.This makes microbiology a lot easier to understand.This book also helped me with lab.It showed pictures of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria as examples quite clearly.I also highly recommend: Tortora's Microbiology Textbook.Tortora explains bacteria, viruses, parasites very well.For test preparation, get Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers by Patrick Leonardi.This study guide showed me what to expect on my college microbiology exams.This photo atlas is a definite keeper.Definitely not selling it back. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - General    3. Life Sciences - Biology - General    4. Life Sciences - Biology - Microbiology    5. Microbiology    6. Microorganisms    7. Science    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Microbiology (non-medical)    10. Science / Biology   

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The best of this series!
The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library books are all great tools to get beginning readers to read and explore different topics at the same time.
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Subjects:  1. Cartography    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Maps    7. People & Places - General    8. Reference - General    9. Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Beginner   

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - General    3. Atlases - U.S.    4. Reference    5. Travel - United States    6. Travel Guides - U.S.    7. United States - Mid Atlantic - New York City    8. United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (General)    9. New York    10. Travel & holiday guides   

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Driven
If you're going to Boston and don't know you're way around, you will need this book.You will need to sit down and really look at it, and then keep it with you.If you get lost, don't try and use logic or common sense to unravel your path.Just pull over and get your map out, and make a plan before you try and inch your way back into traffic.
Great!
I purchased this book for my son who is moving to Salem, Mass., from Michigan in August 2006. He took it with him when he went apartment hunting and said it was "a great help." He also used it to explore Boston. He found it to be very detailed. He liked the fact that it is spiral bound, staying open easily on the needed page. For myself, I found the print just a tad too small, but being 52, my eyesight is not what it was... My son did not find this a problem. In fact, he felt that with bigger print, the book would be increased in size unfavorably. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - General    3. Maps    4. Maps & Road Atlases    5. Reference    6. Reference / Maps    7. Travel - United States    8. Travel / Reference    9. Travel / United States / Northeast / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)    10. United States - New England - Massachusetts    11. Cities and towns    12. Massachusetts    13. Road maps   

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Convenient design, but inadequate detail
The Streetwise London map is very convenient if you limit yourself to central London and only need to find importantattractions and/or streets of major or moderate significance. But many smaller streets in central London are NOT even named on the map and are not listed in the index. This was definitely a problem for me in finding smaller hotels, restaurants, etc. and lesser tourist attractions. In addition, the map includes some decent subway information, but nothing about buses. The reason for these inadequacies appears to be that the map is not detailed enough for there to be room to label the smaller streets and lesser tourist attractions. In summary, I suspect that this map will work better for first-time visitors than for repeat visitors.

There are much better options
I ordered "Streetwise London" based on reviews such as "must have" and "don't go without it." For central London it's a great tool!
A week in London, and this map was with me on every outing. The Streetwise Map is a great help in navigating Central London, but if you want to go beyond "Zone One" on the London Bus and Underground system, this map will be of no help at all. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Europe - Great Britain - General    2. Europe - Gt. Britain/London    3. Maps & Road Atlases    4. Travel    5. Travel - Foreign    6. England    7. London    8. London (England)    9. London, Greater London    10. Maps, charts & atlases    11. Travel / road maps & atlases   

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Mapping the World
Stunning pictures, brilliant descriptions and text that is relevant, readable and informative.

Recommend for any serious world history collection, from the high school level on up
Mapping The World: An Illustrated History Of Cartography comes from one of the major publishers specializing in geography subjects: so one would anticipate an exceptional production in book form - and it's not disappointing. Author Ralph Ehrenberg is former chief of the Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress, among other major archives: his background lends to a lovely coverage of over a hundred maps from around the world and across the eras. Each full-page color maps is accompanied by a detailed history and explanation setting the map in social and historical perspective. Recommend for any serious world history collection, from the high school level on up.

And in this corner...
Two very fine and beautiful books about maps appeared at the end of 2005, published within a month of each other.The other one is "The Map Book" edited by Peter Barber.I happened to discover "The Map Book" before "Mapping the World", although the latter was published first.Like "The Map Book", "Mapping the World" has at its center beautifully reproduced maps in chronological order with lively and informative texts and explanations.Unlike "The Map Book", "Mapping the World" has a single author of the texts, giving the latter a more unified voice and a greater sense of historical narrative.The curious reader may deep into either book on any page and become engaged in the history, culture, and technology embodied in a particular map.Both books sit on my coffee table both for easy access and conspicuous display. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cartography    2. Earth Sciences - Geography    3. History    4. History - General History    5. History: World    6. Maps & Road Atlases    7. World - General    8. History of specific subjects    9. Maps, charts & atlases    10. Reference / Maps