The book, Mapping History: Battles And Campaigns, is one of a series of books that takes a unique approach to the study of the past by using maps as a central component to show key elements of human history.  A comprehensive introduction sets the scene for the rest of the book, "Battles And Campaigns" and anlayzes the significant themes and trends of each battle.  Further,  each map in "Battles And Campaigns" is accompanied by a detailed caption explaining the significance of what is being illustrated and a locator globes which allows the reader to quickly identify where in the world a given map relates to.  This book includes over 170 maps, many of which are presented in 3-D format, explores thousands of years of armed conflict in a uniquely visual way.  The major sections of this book are as follows: 1) Introduction; 2) Warfare In The Classical Age; 3) Dark Ages To The Rise Of Islam; 4) Medieval To Renaissance Warfare; 5) Kings And Revolutions; 6) Wars Of The Industrial Age; 7) Warfare In The Technological Age and 8) Map And Reconstruction List.  In addition to an informative narrative and 170 lavishly illustrated maps, this book includes the following features: 1) 4 black and white vintage photographs; 2) 13 color illustrations and 3) 1 black and white illustration.  In the end, this book is sure to appeal to anyone interested in geography, great   battles through the ages and military history.  This book is 158 pages and is in excellent condition.  The author is Malcolm Swanston.  Edition published in 2007.