Atlas of History's Greatest Disasters & Mistakes: The 50 Most Significant Moments Explored in Words and Maps

A compelling collection of human error and catastrophe through the ages - from the fall of Croesus to the destruction of Pompeii, from the Great Fire of London to the Great Depression, and from Little Big Horn to the Banking Crises of 2008. The dynamic incidents, crises, battles and defeats from all the fields of endeavor are included.