Download or read book Random House Compact Atlas of World History written by Geoffrey Parker and published by Random House Reference. This book was released on 1999 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using dynamic full-color maps accompanied by lucid, expertly written text, the Random House Compact Atlas of World History is a vital work of reference and a fascinating companion for all those who seek to understand the past. The brilliant maps and charts illustrate how world history unfolded through economic and political change, wars, exploration, and the spread of religions. From the emergence of humans two million years ago to the world today at the threshold of a new millennium, this fully up-to-date edition covers all the major developments in the human story across every continent: Part One: The Ancient World (Human Origins through the Collapse of Ancient Rome and China) Part Two: The World Fragmented (the Spread of New Religions and Empires through to the end of the Fifteenth Century) Part Three: The Rise of the West (Sixteenth Century to the Eve of the First World War) Part Four: The Modern World (The Twentieth Century --History in Our Times)

Download or read book Atlas of World History written by Patrick Karl O'Brien and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2002 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synthesizing exceptional cartography and impeccable scholarship, this edition traces 12,000 years of history with 450 maps and over 200,000 words of text. 200 illustrations.

Download or read book Illustrated Atlas of World History written by Simon Adams and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient world--trade and religion--exploration and empire--revolution and technology.

Download or read book The Times Compact Atlas of World History written by Geoffrey Parker and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition to The Times range of world history atlases. Full-colour maps and clear texts trace the story of humankind from its origins to the present day.

Download or read book World Atlas and Encyclopedia written by Random House (Firm) and published by Random House Reference Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features full-color maps capturing the geographical and political boundaries of the nations of the world, along with providing information on cities and towns, cultural attractions, statistics, topographical features, and flags of all nations.

Download or read book Compact History of the World and Atlas of the World written by Geoffrey Parker and published by Collins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boxset incorporating two of the Timese(tm) finest atlases and history books.

Download or read book Philip s Atlas of World History written by Patrick Karl O'Brien and published by Philip's. This book was released on 1999 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philip's Atlas of World History presents the entire story of civilisation in its physical setting, from man's earliest beginnings to the latest political developments of the twentieth century. It is specially designed to help the reader visualise the great historical themes and turning points of the past, combining maps which graphically depict the scope of these events with text explaining key historical themes and contexts.The book is divided into five sections, each of which contains an introduction which highlights the main themes of the period and outlines its key trends and developments: 1. The Ancient World (human origins to AD500) 2. The Medieval World (500 - 1500) 3. The Early Modern World (c.1500 - 1770) 4. An Age of Revolutions (c.1770 - 1914) 5. The Twentieth Century (from 1914)These five sections contain a total of 135 double-page spreads, each of which portrays key developments in a world region over a specific period of time.Each spread features brand-new, highly-informative colour maps created by Philip's renowned cartographers, together with complementary text which discusses and explains the larger historical, political, geographical, cultural, social and religious themes behind each topic. The book also contains a wealth of additional historical information, including a detailed 22-page time chart, a 20-page gazetteer of historical places, concise biographies of significant figures and an extensive 20-page indexSuccessfully combining history and geography, Philip's Atlas of World History gives the reader a fascinating, accessible and visually-exciting picture of historical events and their impact on the world we live in today.Main map scale:

Download or read book The Penguin Atlas of World History written by Hermann Kinder and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a unique combination of maps and illustrations with detailed chronological summary. Working from a global standpoint, the authors look at the main cultural, scientific, religious and political events since the French Revolution.

Download or read book Compact Atlas of the World written by DK Publishing, Inc and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features facts and statistics about the countries and regions of the world, and includes color maps, photographs, diagrams, and illustrations.

Download or read book Atlas of World History written by Rand McNally and Company and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rand McNally Atlas of World History written by Creative Cartography Limited and published by Chicago : Rand McNally. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Historical Atlas written by Millenium House (Firm) and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HISTORICAL ATLAS presents the significant events in the history of the world to date. Follow the major historical events and global trends of each era as the course of history unfolds. Filled with fresh and exciting text and superb mapping and images, each page is a visual and intellectual feast. Take a look at events through history, compare cultures, retrace journeys, follow conquerors, discover how the borders and peoples of today came about. Detailed maps, informative sidebars and timelines, and stunning images combine to present a comprehensive look at the world through time.

Download or read book Philip s Atlas of World History written by Octopus Publishing Group and published by Bounty Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book National Geographic Compact Atlas of the World written by National Geographic Maps (Firm) and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Geographic's maps and atlases are critically acclaimed and world-renowned for their accuracy, originality, innovative and authoritative content, and clear, smart design. Now, for the first time, National Geographic offers its trusted map content in a new, compact format. Sized at 4 x 6 inches, with a pliable, resilient soft cover, the Compact Atlas of the World is designed to be thumbed through, easily referenced, and then conveniently stored in a pocket, backpack, or desk. All maps are newly researched, updated, and reflect the latest changes in the world. Other enhancements include new internal navigation elements and new, extensive world and continental thematic coverage of population, climate, land cover, fresh water, and natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsumanis. Superb overall readability, captivating design and layout, and navigational ease allow the reader to quickly retrieve information. This compact world atlas contains a wide array of traditional political and physical maps, as well as a fascinating series of thematic maps (e.g., population density and growth, climate, land cover, natural hazards, and water availability) at both continental and world scales. Design details such as rounded corners and prominent page numbers make it a use-friendly and novel product, which literally puts the world in the palm of your hand. Attractively priced and containing 100 maps and an accompanying place-name index with some 11,000 entries, this atlas represents an outstanding value and makes an excellent handy, affordable, personal reference and gift item.

Download or read book The Times Compact History of the World and World Atlas written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavish pack incorporating two of The Times' finest atlases and history books. This set is the ideal geography and history reference. Carrying the authority of The Times and its unrivalled reputation for accurate and current information, these two books are an authoritative guide to the world - past and present. 'The Times Compact History of the World' is the most comprehensive small-format single-volume illustrated history of the world, richly enhanced with striking maps and photographs and featuring an accessible text by leading academics. It is fully up-to-date with the Indian Ocean tsunami and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. 'The Times World Atlas' is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient and easy-to use format, retaining the authority, style and detail of the larger Times atlases. All the mapping and information in this new edition has been brought fully up-to-date to give an accurate picture of today's world. Detailed reference maps in the distinctive and respected Times style provide balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the world. All 25,000 place names on the maps are fully indexed. The introductory section presents an extensive states and territories guide along with thematic maps and statistics on major world themes giving an accurate picture of today's world.

Download or read book The Times Atlas of World History written by Geoffrey Parker and published by . This book was released on 1997-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Children s Atlas of World History written by Neil DeMarco and published by Peter Bedrick Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the world, from the birth of civilization to modern times, featuring maps and time charts.