"The volumes are well illustrated with b&w images and a group of full-page maps is found at the beginning of each volume. 'This is a companion set to the 5-volume Europe 1789 to 1914; Encyclopedia of the Age of Industry and Empire.'"
--Art Book News Annual, 2008
"The introduction and chronological table provide an overview of important changes and innovations. Numerous illustrations, cross-references and bibliographic notes, plus a subject outline and a substantial index encourage further research. This guide is recommended for high school, public and academic libraries."
--Lawrence Looks at Books, February 2007