Download or read book Philip s World Atlas Gazetteer written by George Philip & Son and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Philip s World Atlas Gazetteer written by George Philip & Son and published by Philip's. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to the atlas, with relief maps arranged by continent, region, and country, there's a brand-new "The Gazetteer of Nations." An A to Z, country by country directory, the "Gazetteer" comes illustrated with flags, locator maps, charts, and diagrams, and includes text on the solar system, the Earth's structure, the environment, population, resources, economics, politics, and other topics. "Bonus" a color map highlighting key "hot spots" of our world.
Download or read book Philip s World Atlas Gazetteer written by and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2001 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated for 2000-2001, Philip's World Atlas and Gazetteer is specially designed for home reference use and to answer such questions as Where is it? What is the capital city? What does the flag look like? What is the population? It is a highly informative atlas and reference book suitable for school projects, home reference, travel planning and general knowledge. A key feature is the 48-page A-Z country-by-country gazetteer, which details the history, politics, geography and economics of every nation, together with key information including population, area, capital city, languages, currency and religions. This section has been fully updated to take into account all the latest political developments. Also featured are 48 pages of city maps and satellite imagery for some of the world's largest and most economically important cities. The 96 pages of physical and political maps have also been fully revised and updated, and provide balanced and comprehensive world coverage. The 35,000-name index includes geographical features as well as towns and cities. Also included is the 32-page 'World in Focus' section, which explains key world themes with the aid of colourful a
Download or read book Philip s World Atlas And Gazetteer written by Keith Lye and published by . This book was released on 2004-04-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains 96pp of Philip1s finest digital cartography. The maps have been carefully selected to give balanced coverage of all the regions of the world, while giving due prominence to densely populated and economically important countries. The index contains 35,000+ names, includ. geographical features such as mountains, rivers, lakes and deserts, as well as cities and towns. The introduction contains 3The Gazetteer of Nations,2 illus. with flags and locator maps, and 3The World in Focus,2 with maps, charts, diagrams and text on the Solar System, the structure of the Earth, the environ., population, resources, economics, politics, and more. 3World Cities2 provides urban area and city center maps marking tourist sites for 67 important cities. 3Best Atlas and Gazetteer!2
Download or read book Philip s Encyclopedic World Atlas written by and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2002 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete geographical reference work for home or business use, this new edition of Philip's Encyclopedic World Atlas provides authoritative full-colour maps, detailed gazetteer entries and up-to-date statistics for every country in the world. It is invaluable for project work, research or home reference. The atlas opens with an 8-page preliminary section, including country statistics, plus cities and world physical dimensions. A 32-page World and Continents section follows, introducing the reader to each continent in turn, with both political and physical mapping. The Country-by-Country section forms the bulk of the book. Arranged alphabetically from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, each country is profiled in a depth appropriate to its economic or political importance. A concise text describes the main features of landscape, climate, history, politics and economy. Each entry is accompanied by a full-colour topographic map of an individual country or small group of neighbouring countries. The maps are drawn in the style for which Philip's is internationally famous, combining layer-coloured contours with relief shading to provide a superb visual impression of the land surface. Cities, tow
Download or read book Philip s Encyclopedic World Atlas written by George Philip & Son and published by Philip's. This book was released on 1995 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This atlas contains full-colour maps, detailed gazetteer entries and up-to-date statistics for every country in the world. The main body of the atlas is organised by continents, with information on the landscape, climate, history and politics of each country.
Download or read book Philip s Atlas of the World written by George Philip & Son and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2010 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 193 pages of detailed physical and political maps in Philip's Atlas of the World have been fully revised and updated. Praised by the Daily Mail as 'clearer than The Times', the unique combination of relief colouring and hill-shading gives an exceptional portrayal of landforms.This new edition features the informative 'World Geography' section, packed with maps, diagrams and text explaining key world themes such as climate change, geology, trade, agriculture, industry and population.Also included are urban-area and city-centre maps for 69 of the world's largest and most economically important cities, including all major capitals - this edition features enlarged city-centre maps of Beijing (Olympic City 2008), Amsterdam, Bangkok and Moscow, with locator maps to indicate each city's position in its global context. In addition, the 'Images of Earth' section shows spectacular satellite views of 17 major cities and regions across the globe. Illustrated with flags and locator maps, the 34-page A-Z 'Gazetteer of Nations' provides key facts and figures for every sovereign state.The 84,000-name index, including geographical features and historical place names as well as towns and cities, gives full latitude/longitude co-ordinates and letter-figure grid references. A 1,000-entry 'Geographical Glossary' explains the derivations of many unfamiliar place names - for example: wadi = dry watercourse; jebel = mountain.
Download or read book Encyclopedic World Atlas written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete geographical reference work, Philip's Encyclopedic World Atlas provides authoritative full-colour maps, detailed gazetteer entries and up-to-date statistics for every country in the world. This new edition has been completely Arranged alphabetically from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, each country is profiled in a depth appropriate to its economic or political importance. A concise text describes the main features of each country's geography, climate, history, politics and economy. Tables highlight the key statistics of area, population, government, ethnic groups, languages, religions and currency in a format that allows for comparisons to be drawn between countries. Over 400 national flags are shown in colour, with a summary of their origin and significance, while over 300 climate graphs with informative commentaries provide a detailed analysis of local climatic conditions. Each entry is accompanied by a detailed, full-colour topographical map. Cities, towns, major communication routes and international airports are marked, as well as major topographic features such as rivers, lakes, mountain ranges. The main atlas section puts the national maps into their global context with 96 pages of physical and political maps, giving a balanced coverage of the world at scales. The maps are drawn in the style for which Philip's is internationally famous, combining layer-coloured contours with hill shading to provide an accurate visual impression of the land surface. The atlas is completed by an index of 35,000 names using local spellings and including geographical features such as mountains, lakes and deserts, as well as towns, cities, provinces and counties. The 48-page World Cities section provides urban area and city centre maps marking tourist sites for 67 of the world's most important cities, backed by a comprehensive index. In addition full-page satellite images for the most spectacular cities give stunning views of their locations as seen from space.
Download or read book Philip s World Atlas and Gazetteer written by Dilwen M. EVANS and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Philip s Pocket World Atlas written by and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2003 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Philip's world atlas is ideal for all kinds of travellers. 96 pages of maps are politically-coloured to emphasize countries, towns and cities, as well as major transport routes and administrative boundaries. A thematic section is included with maps, texts and statistics covering topics such as population, time zones, major air routes, climate, wealth and international organizations. A concise country gazetteer gives details of the world's most notable countries, with useful information about currencies, languages and national governments.
Download or read book Philip s Pocket World Atlas Pb N E written by Octopus Publishing Group and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2010-04-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains 96 pages of maps that are politically coloured to emphasize countries, towns and cities, as well as major transport routes and administrative boundaries. This title features the maps showing the world's major flight paths and international organizations. It contains a country gazetteer giving details for over 200 of the world's nations.
Download or read book Philip s Atlas of the World 2014 written by Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute of British Geographers) and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2014-10-06 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 193 pages of detailed physical and political maps in Philip's Atlas of the World have been fully revised and updated. Praised by the Daily Mail as 'clearer than The Times', the unique combination of relief colouring and hill-shading gives an exceptional portrayal of landforms. This new edition includes the highly topical 'The Future of the Oceans and Seas' feature, which provides an overview and examines some of the major issues affecting the world's oceans today. The richly informative 'World Geography' section comprises 42 pages of maps, charts, diagrams and text explaining key world themes such as climate change, geology, trade, agriculture, industry and population. Also included are urban-area and city-centre maps for 70 of the world's largest and most economically important cities, including all major capitals, with locator maps to indicate each city's position in its global context. In addition, the 'Images of Earth' section shows spectacular satellite views of 17 major cities and regions across the globe. Illustrated with flags and locator maps, the 34-page A-Z 'Gazetteer of Nations' provides key facts and figures for every sovereign state. The 86,000-name index, including geographical features and historical place names as well as towns and cities, gives full latitude/longitude co-ordinates and letter-figure grid references. A 1,000-entry 'Geographical Glossary' explains the derivations of many unfamiliar place names - for example: wadi = dry watercourse; jebel = mountain.
Download or read book Philip s RGS Atlas of the World written by Philip's Maps and published by Philip's. This book was released on 2023-10-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with the latest statistics and filled with clear cartography, the Philip's RGS Atlas of the World gives a striking view of the Earth's surface and its many complexities and treasures. "This atlas brilliantly captures what a precious and impressive place we live in." Michael Palin " Beautifully put together, lavishly laid out. In a word - sumptuous!" Tim Marshall author of Power of Geography "A veritable encyclopaedia of geographic and demographic information, profusely illustrated... Extraordinary." The New York Times Nearly 200 pages of fully revised ultra-clear maps and satellite imagery reveal the full shape of Earth's surface. This edition includes the special feature, 'Biodiversity on the Brink', which examines threats such as habitat destruction and climate change. The extensive front section contains a Gazetteer of Nations that has been comprehensively checked and updated to include recent economic and political changes. New for this edition is an illustrated guide on the whole world's essential physical facts - the highest peaks, longest rivers, deepest oceans, etc - an at-a-glance reference for all. Updated World Geography section includes new maps on urbanization, vital health issues (alcohol consumption and prevalence of tobacco use). World city plans: 70 of the world's greatest cities shown in detail with locations of prominent public buildings and largest museums and galleries.
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:
