"First published in 1969 as The atlas of Jewish history"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-161).

Newly revised and updated, this is the eighth edition of Martin Gilbert's atlas tracing the world-wide migration of the Jews from ancient Mesopotamia to the first decade of the twenty-first century. Spanning more than four thousand years of history in 157 graphic maps, the atlas presents a vivid picture of a fascinating people and the trials and tribulations which have haunted the Jewish story, as well as Jewish achievements. The themes coverd include: prejudice and violence, migrations and movements, society, trade and culture, and politics, government and war -- from cover.