The Routledge Atlas of Jewish History

by Martin Gilbert

Book Overview

This 9th edition of Martin Gilbert's Atlas of Jewish History spans over four thousand years of history in 192 maps, presenting a vivid picture of a fascinating people and the trials and tribulations... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415399661
• ISBN13: 9780415399661
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.9" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

The depiction of the Jewish psyche

A bright panoramic history of Israel, a supercinerama of the culture, and events that molded the Jewish psyche and the character of Israel. It depicts the various phases of foreign occupations and their influence and/or lack of influence on the Jewish people. An atlas of the multiple cultural and historical faces of Israel, its people and historical development. Reliable and enchanting. I do recommend this work.

A Comprehensive visual History of the Jewish People

This atlas is on par with the best written histories. Used in conjunction with a written account it elucidates the complex history of the Jewish people from Biblical through modern times. It presents the the trade routes, settlements and life under the rule of various forces, illustrating the Jewish interface with other cultures. A must for every Jewish school and library.

A useful reference

This is a surprisingly good reference on the elements of Jewish history, given that it is pretty much all maps. We see the extent of the Kingdom of David and Solomon. The Hasmonean Kingdom. Jews of India and China. There is some good material about Jews under Muslim rule. We learn about the Khazars. The Karaites. Jews of Europe. Forcible conversions and expulsions. Blood Libels. The emancipation of some European Jews. The rise of Zionism. Birobidjan. World War Two. Jewish immigration to Israel. Jewish populations in the 21st century. Anti-Semitism in the 21st century. And much more. What's missing? Well, there are a few places where I think Gilbert should have included a little more material. First, I think it would be good to see a little more on the history of early Christian oppression and hatred of Jews, from around 300 AD to around 600 AD. I also think there should have been more about the Israeli war of independence from Great Britain (especially since Gilbert himself is British), including the infamous 1939 White Paper and the ships that tried to break the British blockade of the Levant. I think the excellent map showing Jewish land ownership in the Levant in 1942 is misleading, because it fits right in with lies about the Arabs owning all the rest of the land (in fact, the majority of the land was state land). And I think there should have been more about the history of the Jews of Ethiopia. I recommend this short but very informative book.

The Routledge Atlas of Jewish History

This book gave me a visual perspective on the movement, persecution and historical events of Jewish history that I had struggled to gain from pure text sources. It brought names and places to light and enhanced my understanding of events. It is a worthwhile addition to the collection on this subject.

A compact overview of Jewish history

These excellently done maps when taken together provide an excellent overview of Jewish history. They provide a tremendous amount of information and food for thought. Moving from one to another new perspectives open up on Jewish history. Maps of course can be no substitute for the story and the text, but this is truly a wonderful tool for helping one understand Jewish history more deeply.