Introduction to Foreign Atlases: The Times Atlas of World History

Summary

This article introduces several foreign atlases, with a focus on The Times Atlas of World History. It details the atlas's publication information, cartographic features, and content structure, which covers human history from origins to 1975 in seven parts. The article also notes the special handling in the Chinese edition, which includes a supplementary map of China to correct boundary errors. Additionally, it briefly describes Bartholomew's Physical Atlas and Germany's Stielers Handatlas, highlighting their publication details and content. The purpose is to provide reference information on these significant foreign atlases, noting their features and limitations.