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DK History of the World Map by Map — the whole story of the world in 140 maps
DK History of the World Map by Map (2023 Edition, Hardcover)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Visual learners
- Map lovers
- Coffee-table browsing
- Under $50
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Why this gift works
DK History of the World Map by Map is a large illustrated reference, made with the Smithsonian Institution and with a foreword by Peter Snow, that tells world history through about 140 maps with pictures, timelines and short text panels. It runs through seven periods, from early human migration to the modern world. The 2023 edition is a 448-page hardcover, about 10 by 12 inches and 5.65 pounds.
Maps show what text struggles to explain - how empires grew, where trade flowed and how borders moved - and this book is built to be browsed. It suits visual learners and anyone who likes to dip into history a spread at a time.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A map lover
- A family with curious kids
- A coffee table or study
Think twice if
- They want deep narrative
- They have little shelf space
The catch
It is heavy and oversized at 5.65 pounds, each topic gets only a spread or two, and many of the maps cover wars and conquests.
Skip for a reader who wants deep narrative history on one period.
Key specs
| Publisher | DK, with the Smithsonian Institution |
|---|---|
| Foreword | Peter Snow |
| Edition | 2023 |
| Format | Hardcover, 448 pages |
| Size | 9-15/16 x 11-7/8 in; 5.65 lb |
| ISBN | 0744084962 / 9780744084962 |
Worth knowing before you buy
- The 2018 edition is a separate listing.
- It has a foreword by Peter Snow.
Why we like it
- History you can see
- Made with the Smithsonian
- Easy to dip into
- A handsome shelf book
What to look for in a history atlas
- Maps. Clear, detailed maps are the heart of a good atlas.
- Range. A world atlas covers everything; regional atlases go deeper.
- Edition. Newer editions include more recent history.
Questions people ask
About 140, per retailers.
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