| Japanese_Historical_Maps_from_UC_Berkeley Online gallery of 2,300 early maps of Japan and the World. Collection was acquired by the University of California from the Mitsui family in 1949. |
| Jerusalem Twenty maps of the city of Jerusalem from 6th to 19th century with commentary from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
| John_Snow\'s_London,_1859 A historical map with sites of Victorian London during the time of Dr. John Snow (1813-58), the prominent epidemiologist and anesthesiologist. |
| King_County_Aerial_Photos__Historical_vs_Recent Aerial photographs from the 1930's, 1970's, and 1990's illustrating the growth of several areas in King County, WA. |
| Le_Grand_Atlas_by_Johan_Blaeu Images of the French Edition (1667, 12 Volumes) of Le Grand Atlas by Johan Blaeu. |
| Map_Reference A Web bibliography of non-printed reference material on the history of maps and cartography. |
| MapForum_com On-line magazine about antique maps with articles about mapmaking, exhibits, and classified ads. |
| Michican_Historical_Museum___What\'s_Cool_About_Maps? The "What's Cool About Maps" exhibit at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing, features 29 historic maps of the Great Lakes region from 1669 to 1882. |
| Michigan_&_the_Great_Lakes Images and descriptions of the history of the Great Lakes as depicted in actual maps from 1571 to 1865. Includes significant maps of French, English and American periods. |
| OSSHE_Historic_Atlas_Resource_Library Socio- and political maps of 18th and 19th century United States; classical age Mediterranean. Some maps require Shockwave plug-in. |
| Periodical_Historical_Atlas_of_Europe Maps showing political status of Europe and Mediterranean basin at the end of each century from AD 1 to AD 2000, plus maps of historical battle sites. Site in English and French. |
| Perry-Castañeda_Library_Map_Collection University of Texas-Austin Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection. 200+ links to other map collections; emphasis on 19th century America maps. |
| Prehistoric_Globalization Maps that change history. Paper on maps predating Columbus including a section on fraudulent maps. |
| Roman_Maps___Tacitus Maps of areas referred to by Cornelius Tacitus in "The Histories", A.D. 1. |
| Ryhiner_Map_Collection 16th to 18th c. maps of Germany, Switzerland, and France from the University and Canton archives from the University of Bern in Switzerland. |
| San_Jose_State_University_Art_of_Cartography 20 maps of the New World, India, Africa, and Asia from 16th and 17th century. Includes 2 11th century Arabic maps. |
| Trenches_on_the_Web_-_WWI_Map_Room World War I Western Front maps, including trench locations for major battles. |
| Turkey_in_Maps On-line exhibitions of antique maps of Turkish Empire and Asia Minor (present day Turkey). |
| United_States_1895_Atlas Large images grouped by state from an 1895 US Atlas. |
| United_States_Digital_Map_Library Online archive of state, county, and treaty maps. |
| United_States_Library_of_Congress_Map_Collections Searchable collection of digitized maps in the public domain from North America, 1544-1996. Grouped into categories: cities, environment, exploration, immigration, military, and transportation. |
| United_States_NOAA_Office_of_Coast_Survey Nautical charts and sketches of the United States coast from the 18th and 19th c. sorted by state. |
| University_of_Virginia__Maps_from_Columbus_to_Lewis_and_Clark Period maps and atlases from 1507 to 1805 focusing on the exploration of the central and western US. |
| US_Historical_Topographic_Maps Historical topographic maps of US East Coast states from 19th and early 20th century, scanned from original US Geological Survey maps |
| WWII_Maps 100 black and white WWII maps indexed by date, many with troop movement and battle locations indicated. |
| Wyoming_Historical_Maps Wyoming state maps depicting the emigrant trails of the late 1800s. Eleven maps prepared by L. C. Bishop available in small to large resolutions. |
| Yale_University_Map_Collection 200 period maps and globes from 16th to 19th c., including world, continent, and city maps. Majority of maps are New World. Includes Lada-Mocarski, Cross, and Lanman map collections. |
| School_Libraries_on_the_Web__A_Directory A growing international directory of school library web pages. The US category also lists school library and media center pages by state and city, school district library pages, resource sharing netwo |
| UPEI_-_Building_Your_School_Library_Program Handbook designed by teacher-librarians which informs about how to evaluate, improve and develop a school library program. |
| ALA_Office_for_Literacy_and_Outreach_Services Provides multiple resources to assist the efforts of library staff who seek effective library outreach strategies to serve traditionally underserved populations. |
| Hennen\'s_American_Public_Library_Ratings_(HALPR) This site rates public libraries in the United States using data libraries submit to the Federal State Cooperative Service. |
| Impact_of_Youth’s_Use_of_the_Internet_on_the_Public_Library Results of a 2004 study conducted by the Urban Libraries Council and SUNY at Buffalo, USA. |
| Libraries_-_Bill_and_Melinda_Gates_Foundation Information on US public library programs, including news items and information on grant applications. Site is devoted to donating computers and improving access to information technology. |
| Public_Libraries Offers information and links to the public libraries by American state. Also has details on how to add or edit a library in the directory. |
| Public_Libraries_&_the_Internet_-_Information_Use_Management_&_Policy_Institute PDF-format documents. Provides provides longitudinal data regarding public library Internet connectivity and public access computing services and resources, but also explores the impacts and benefits |
| Public_Libraries_International_Network International public library experts develop and test innovative concepts for modern library management. |
| Public_Libraries_Using_Spanish_(PLUS) Resource bank for librarians striving to better serve Spanish-speaking patrons. |
| Public_Library_Association Information and services for public librarians and staff. |
| Public_Library_Locator Locate information about a public library or a public library service outlet when you know some, but not all of the information about it. |
| The_Role_of_Libraries_in_Literacy_Education Learn about how public libraries can help to promote literacy education programs. Includes a report of how public libraries have engaged in literacy education. |
First Placed Online: 18 October 1998Last Updated: 25 March 2003Always Under Construction[Support This Site]Broad OutlineThe BasicsHow To Use This AtlasStartWhat's New?FAQLooking back at the 20th Century General TrendsLiving ConditionsGovernmentWarArtPopulation, Religion, etc.Specific Places and EventsEuropeAmericaChinaCold WarImperialism, World Wars, Olympics, etc.SourcesLinks (if you don't find what you wanton my site, try these.)History Site of the FortnightMatthew White's Homepage
... will take you page by page through a specific subject, such as AmericanHistory or Warfare.Clicking on the Contemporary Context button bar...
... will zoom out to show what's happening in the world at this time in aspecific field of human activity. The icons symbolize Cities, Government,War, International Relations, Living Conditions andEconomics, respectively.Although this atlas is non-linear in overall design, its backbone isprobably the series of maps illustrating national political systems, so this isprobably the best place to start if you have noparticular topic you're curious about.If you are curious about a particular topic, I don't have a searchengine here, but you might want to use [CONTROL]-[F], and then type in (a) simple keyword(s), like sovietor world war.Table of Contents:FAQWhat's NewKeeping the Turn of the Century in Perspective:Who Is the Most Important Person of the TwentiethCentury?Othe people's choices for the top 100 this-and-thatsof the 20th Century (links)What Are the Most Overrated Events, People and Achievements of theTwentieth Century?My Selections, based on my incredible expertiseon historical matters, and a fair dose of arrogance.... and a few underrated aspects of the Centuryas well.Your Selections, based on a survey conducted inlate 1998 and early 1999.When did the Century begin and when does it end?Which is it? 1900-1999 or 1901-2000?General Trends:Socio-Economic Trends:Agricultural WorkforceInfant MortalityLife ExpectancyLiteracyTelephonesTimelines1st Quarter: 1900-242nd Quarter: 1925-493rd Quarter: 1950-744th Quarter: 1975-99Systems of Government:By Decade:1900s1910s1920s1930s1940s1950s1960s1970s1980s1990sBy Type:Monarchies, 1900-98Democracies, 1945-95Military Juntas, 1945-95Single Party States, 1945-95Population by Type of GovernmentPopulation:World Population, 1900-2000Density, 1900-2000Growth, 1900-2000Cities:19001991Urban Growth:1900-19251925-19501950-19751975-2000War:OverviewWars:1900-19251925-19501950-19751975-200030 Worst Atrocities15 Bloodiest WarsComplete Casualty Statistics of Wars and TyrantsAlphabetical IndexDo democracies make war on one another?ArtThe 100 most important art works of the 20thCenturyReligionAfricaJudaismSpecific Places and Events:Europe:19001914Austria-Hungary1935Spanish Civil WarHungary1970Soviet UnionCollapse of the Soviet UnionAmerica:North America:North American Border ChangesUnited States: 1910Mexican RevolutionCaribbean: 1920Political Violence in the USANicaraguaSouth America:Border Changes, 1900-42Political Changes, 1945-99Asia:China:Qing DynastyRevolutionEra of the WarlordsUnder the GuomindangThe Long MarchFinal Civil WarIsraelKorean WarPhilippinesLebanonWar in AfghanistanIran-Iraq WarAfricaColonial AfricaMaji-Maji RebellionNigeriaSouth AfricaChadSudanAfrica in the Late 20th CenturyInternational RelationsAge of ImperialismBritish EmpireFrench EmpireFirst World War:Pre-War Alliance SystemAftermath of World War OneLosses in the First World WarWorld Governments:League of NationsThe United NationsSecond World War:Alliance SystemWorld War II in EuropeFascist Europe, 1942Aftermath of World War TwoLosses in the Second World WarDumping the ColoniesThe Cold War:Alignment: 1945-1960CommunismCore TreatiesAlignment: 1960-1991Nuclear ProliferationPost Cold WarDisasters:EarthquakesAccidentsNobel Prizes:1900-19251925-19501950-19751975-2000Olympic Games:1900-19241928-19481952-19721976-1996Sources:General BibliographyRecommended ReadingLetters ReceivedDetailed death tolls for the major bloodlettings ofthe 20th CenturyIndex of Wars and TyrantsExternal LinksTo Matthew White's HomePageCopyright © 1998-2001 Matthew White