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A History of the World in 500 Maps
A History of the World in 500 Maps
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A History of the World in 500 Maps is a comprehensive and visually engaging resource that chronicles the history of the world through over 500 easy-to-follow maps, organized chronologically from the dawn of humanity to the present day. The maps cover a wide range of themes, including religion, capitalism, warfare, geopolitics, popular culture, and climate change, and offer detailed insights into the sequence of broad historical trends and significant moments in rich detail.
Format: Hardback
Length: 600 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2023
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
From the dawn of humanity to the present day, trace the history of the world in over 500 easy-to-follow maps. A History of the World in 500 Maps, organized chronologically, tells a clear, linear story, bringing together themes as diverse as religion, capitalism, warfare, geopolitics, popular culture, and climate change. Meticulously rendered maps chart the sequence of broad historical trends, from the dispersal of our species across the globe to the colonizing efforts of imperial European powers in the 18th century, as well as exploring moments of particular significance in rich detail.
Visualizes 7 million years of human history.
Analyses cities and kingdoms as well as countries and continents.
Features major technical developments, from the invention of farming in the Fertile Crescent to the Industrial Revolution.
Charts the spread of major global religions, including Christianity and Islam.
Explores the increasing interconnectivity of our world through exploration and trade.
Investigates warfare and battles from across the ages, from Alexander the Great's conquests to the D-Day offensive.
Weight: 1362g
Dimension: 180 x 250 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500252659
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