Collection contains more than 300 maps that range in time from the dawn of civilization to the modern day. Most of the maps are political, military, or economic; the themes include major wars and battles, trading routes, colonial empires, the crusades, revolutions. About a third of the collection is devoted to American history.

Provides more than 500 clear, full color, reproducible maps and a wealth of statistics and data on more than 200 nations, territories, regions, and continents.