The Collins Atlas of World History treats the whole sweep of world history in one accessible and stylish package, combining a comprehensive text with clear and informative maps to cover history in its entirety. Human origins; the Indus civilizations; Egypt and Mesopotamia; Greece and Rome; the diffusion of religions; China and its neighbours; the emergence of states; colonialism and revolution, right up to the modern world and the challenges facing it in the 21st century. These are just some of the themes developed in this concise volume, which is further enhanced by over 200 maps.