The Times

A worthy update that's full of information beyond the core maps that could keep you occupied for hours, although I have found some maps being a little too detailed on place names that the shape of counties becomes a little lost.
There may be a question as to why on needs a physical map when Google Maps and Google Earth combined can show you almost anywhere in unprecedented detail, but as with many books, it's the overall picture you're all but forced to look at and appreciate and the ability show more to effortlessly browse that demonstrate conclusively that good atlases retain their essential place in any home. show less

The "fourth leader" in the Times, as the introduction notes, was meant as something of a change of pace from the editorials otherwise presented. They were intended to go off on quiet, uncontroversial tangents. This collection here is a selection of "fourth leaders" from the war period. The overhang of the war is ever-present, and you do get a sense that some of these miniature essays are studied efforts in trying to keep a stiff upper lip. The effort tends to show, and reduces the appeal show more somewhat. While none of them are bad, as such, none of them are particularly memorable. Pretty much limited to those with an interest in World War II, or Penguin completists. show less

The only world atlas available showing the relatively small place where I grew up. Beautiful book. However, do you still need it with Google Maps around?

I think such graphic atlases are experiencing their last years. Ultimately they shouldl be substituted by Google-like sattellite pics of highest precision. The question is when and in which format...