The Times Concise Atlas Of The World

Download or read book The Times Concise Atlas of World History written by Geoffrey Barraclough and published by Times Books(NY). This book was released on 1986 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of world history - those great movements and conflicts which form man's collective memory - is essential for an appreciation of the world today. Illustrated with over 300 dynamic and colourful maps this superlative atlas makes a fascinating companion for anyone aspiring to understand the past and an ideal reference for all who study or enjoy history. The text is divided into four main sections covering history from the ancient to the modern world. Section one - Early Man and the Civilisations of the Ancient World - includes: the origins of man; man the hunter; the ice age; stone age cultures; the agricultural revolution; early civilisations (including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, Greece, India, and China); world religions and the Roman empire. Section two - Decline and Recovery: the emergence of a new world - covers: the Barbarian invasions; Christianity, Judaism and Islam; Medieval Europe; the Imperial dynasties of China; and early peoples of Africa and the Americas. The Rise of the West looks at: European voyages of discovery and expansion overseas; colonial America; the expansion of Russia; the struggle for empire; the age of revolution and Napoleon; the expansion of the United States; the Industrial Revolution; European colonialism; the world economy; and the First World War. The Modern World concludes the book, discussing: the Russian and Chinese revolutions; the modernisation of Japan; the Great Depression; the Second World War; retreat from empire; the development of the superpowers; the Cold War; and the world in the 1980s.

Download or read book The Times Atlas of World History written by Geoffrey Barraclough and published by Hammond World Atlas Corporation. This book was released on 1978 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains large full color plates and commentary on each map or set of maps. Includes approximately 600 maps covering the date span of 3000 BCE to 1975.

Download or read book The Times Atlas of World History written by Times Books (Firm) and published by Maplewood, N.J. : Hammond Incorporated. This book was released on 1993 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring more than six hundred maps, this reference combines the visual detail of an atlas with a comprehensive narrative of world history from ancient times to the present

Download or read book Atlas of the World written by National Geographic Society (U.S.) and published by Parragon Pubishing India. This book was released on 1999 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book National Geographic Family Reference Atlas 5th Edition written by National Geographic and published by National Geographic. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This exquisitely updated edition of National Geographic's popular and reader-friendly Family Reference Atlas features authoritative maps, detailed artwork, and explanatory graphics... In these richly illustrated pages, every country in the world is represented by a detailed map within its geographical context and also its flag, key statistics, and secondary maps with environmental and population information. Special sections feature maps and facts about the ocean, the solar system, and the universe beyond. Newsworthy topics from climate change and human migration to languages and digital connectivity are explained in maps, graphics, and photos."--

Download or read book National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World, 5th Edition written by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. and published by . This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 250 maps, graphics, and illustrations, the National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World offers an authoritative and engaging portrayal of the world and all that is in it. Expert, up-to-date maps of the world, every continent, and the United States include physical and political details and boundaries, key data for each continent, plus flags and facts for every country, enhanced with representative photographs portraying themes and regions. Additionally, maps and data-based graphics visualize the timely issues of our day, such as population trends, climatic conditions, health, and economics. A special section on space includes maps of Earth's moon and Mars, as well as diagrams of the solar system, the universe, and exploratory missions. Large-format pages allow for copious detail; a sturdy softcover format promises a long shelf life; and a comprehensive place-name index enables quick and easy searches. This newest edition of the Concise Atlas of the World brings National Geographic's award-winning cartography into everyone's reach.

Download or read book The Times Concise Atlas of the World written by Times Atlases and published by Times Books. This book was released on 2020-10 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully revised and updated thirteenth edition of this major world atlas in the authoritative and prestigious Times Atlas range. This beautifully designed atlas has all the information you need, whether planning a trip, keeping in touch with world news, solving quizzes and crosswords or just exploring the world from your armchair.Comprehensive reference mapping with 155,000 place names providing an amazingly detailed view of the world, and the illustrated thematic content covers the most important geographical issues of the day, making this atlas a valuable addition to any reference collection.Updates include: - Over 3,500 name changes throughout the world- Addition of St Helena airport and connecting road- Country name change from Czech Republic to Czechia (Czech Republic)- New thematic topics spreads - Climate; Economy; and Power of Maps- New Arctic Ocean map spread- New 'Beneath the ice' Polar maps- New administrative regions in France- New administrative regions in Northern Ireland- Addition of Gaelic alternative names for counties in Ireland- New state of Telengana in India- Addition of Moroccan Berm (security wall) in Western SaharaHistorical maps of the world show the political make-up of the world over the last 150 years and the atlas also includes plans of 41 of the world's major cities. A satellite imagery section contains an overview image of each continent, and is complemented with a detailed image.Produced in a quality finish the world atlas comes in a protective slipcase.