Barrington Atlas 1.8.0

Hailed by the New York Times as "the best geography of the ancient world ever achieved" and described by classicist Bernard Knox as "an invaluable tool for historians interested in ancient times" and "a source of great pleasure for enthusiasts," the unparalleled Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World is now accessible in a digital format as a comprehensive app for the iPad. Embodying all the content of the $395 print edition, this app enhances the accessibility and affordability of this essential reference material.

Comprising 102 interactive color maps, this app reconstructs the entirety of the Greek and Roman world, from the British Isles to the Indian subcontinent and deep into North Africa. These meticulously crafted maps excel in range, clarity, and detail, restoring the contemporary landscape to its ancient state while incorporating modern scholarly insights and archaeological findings. Geographically, these maps cover territories spanning over seventy-five present-day countries, chronologically extending from archaic Greece to the Late Roman Empire.

Essential for scholars and captivating for those retracing historical journeys or exploring ancient civilizations, this app offers an enriching experience tailored exclusively for the iPad. Endorsed with a QED seal for excellence in eBook design, it ensures seamless readability on screens of all sizes.

• Carry the full content of the Barrington Atlas on your iPad
• Explore interactive color maps optimized for Retina Display
• Navigate with ease through finger swipe and tap gestures
• Zoom up to 800% for detailed viewing
• Access over 20,000 locations via an interactive gazetteer
• Bookmark locations for quick reference
• Enjoy automatic map rotation for proper orientation
• Seamlessly transition between connected map plates
• Choose between ancient or modern borders overlay
• Utilize an interactive map key for detailed examination
• Access maps through an intuitive interface without network connection

Technical Specifications:

• Compatible with iPad 2 and above
• Requires iOS 7.0 or later
• Size: 350 MB
• Rating: Rated 4+

Reviews from print edition:

• "[The Barrington Atlas] is considered as the best geography of the ancient world ever achieved. . . The level of detail reveals the world inhabited or reached by the Greeks and Romans from 1000 B.C. to A.D. 640. The cartography shimmers and is a magnificent achievement." - D.J.R. Bruckner, New York Times Book Review
• "The Barrington Atlas is a significant contribution to scholarship--extensive in scale, reliable, up to date, and user-friendly." - Jasper Griffin, New York Review of Books
• "Beautifully crafted with scholarly precision and top-tier cartographic art, this atlas stands as one of the greatest accomplishments in Greek and Roman scholarship of the 20th century." - Publishers Weekly
• "An indispensable tool for historians interested in ancient times, but also a source of great pleasure for enthusiasts." - Bernard Knox, Los Angeles Times Book Review