* Linked maps open in a new window. Unlinked maps are not complete or are otherwise unavailable. Sources are listed on my TAL_Sources page.

About the Maps :

I designed these maps using Adobe PhotoShop, and this background map that I pieced together from this topographical map. I have a copy of each map in its original PSD format which allows me to make improvements and update them if necessary. The maps on this site are optimized for web viewing, each map is saved as a JPG image with 72-bit resolution.

Map License Agreement :



I believe in sharing my work, but not giving it away! These maps are not "free" for you to do whatever you feel like. Instead they should be considered "shareware" that you may use only if you follow certain rules:

1. Foremost, you must have my permission to use the maps, which you can get by emailing me.

2. You must leave the maps as-is (unless you have my permission to edit them). You can request permission by sending me an email at talessman@worldhistorymaps.info .

3. You must attribute the maps to Thomas Lessman, and note that they are available for free at www.WorldHistoryMaps.info.

TAL Map Sources :

* Each map takes a LOT of research using many different sources of information, which I've listed in my <TAL_Sources> section.

Disclaimer : These maps are only as accurate as the information that is available to me! Keep in mind that sources are often incomplete or conflict with other sources. I do the best I can with what I have!

Help Wanted!

I appreciate any information that helps improve these maps. If you see any possible errors, please (Email Me) with sources to back up your claim. Important: I cannot make changes unless they are based on solid information!

All of my web maps are 72 bit resolution for easier web viewing. If you are interested in helping make corrections, here is the blank map (without borders or names) that I use. Copy that map, use a program like PhotoShop, GIMP, Paint.net, or Paint Shop Pro to edit the map and show your corrections, then Email Me the map. I will make corrections as soon as possible.

Primary Sources

1. Regnal Chronologies by Bruce Gordon,

http://my.raex.com/~obsidian/regindex.html



2. Euratlas Maps of European History,

http://www.euratlas.com/time1.htm



3. World History Maps by John Nelson

http://www.WorldHistoryMaps.com

4. Maps of South Asia, Columbia University

Maps of South Asia (India & Iran)

5. DK Atlas of World History, 2000 edition.



6.FSmitha Macrohistory and World Report

http://fsmitha.com/maps.html

7. History & Commercial Atlas of China

http://map.huhai.net

8. Friesian School of Philosophical History, http://www.friesian.com/histindx.htm



9. Historical Map Resources at Texas Universit. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/index.html



10. Early British Kingdoms

http://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com



11. Wikimedia maps of World History

Template:Maps_of_world_history

12. Various Wikipedia articles.



* See the TAL_Sources section for a more detailed list of sources used for each map!