Penguin Atlas of Diasporas

The 1995 atlas maps the major historical and contemporary dispersals of peoples around the world. It specifically details the migrations, forced relocations, and settlements of groups like the Jewish, African, and Armenian diasporas.

The book was written by Gérard Chaliand and Jean-Pierre Rageau, two prominent French geopolitical experts and authors. They previously collaborated on other thematic atlases covering global geopolitics and strategic non-violence.

Yes, in addition to ancient historical migrations, the authors included maps detailing late 20th-century migrations. This covers the displacement of groups due to post-World War II conflicts, the Cold War, and other geopolitical crises up to the mid-1990s.

Instead of focusing on changing national borders or empires, this atlas focuses on the movement of human populations. It uniquely highlights the cultural and demographic impact of scattered communities on their host nations.