Atlas Of Civilization

Author : John Haywood
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005-10-25
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015062902435

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The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations by John Haywood Pdf

The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations explores the world's earliest cultures, from the farming settlements of Mesopotamia to the Americas and Polynesia, via the birth of Greek city states and the foundation of Rome. It examines the development of civilizations in the Near East - Babylonian, Assyrian, Persian - as well as those in Europe - the Minoans, Etruscans and Celts. Across the continents of Africa, Asia and America, it covers such subjects as Egypt from its pre-dynastic roots to the age of the Pharaohs, China during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and the great cities of the Incas and Aztecs. Vivid descriptions of civilizations are complemented by discussion of such key topics as colonization, agriculture and technology, and the rise of empires and city states. Richly illustrated with timelines, photographs, artwork re-creations and full-colour maps, this is an illuminating and multi-faceted one-volume introduction to early peoples and the worlds they created. - Back cover.

Author : Norman J. W. Thrower
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226799759

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Maps & Civilization by Norman J. W. Thrower Pdf

In this concise introduction to the history of cartography, Norman J. W. Thrower charts the intimate links between maps and history from antiquity to the present day. A wealth of illustrations, including the oldest known map and contemporary examples made using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), illuminate the many ways in which various human cultures have interpreted spatial relationships. The third edition of Maps and Civilization incorporates numerous revisions, features new material throughout the book, and includes a new alphabetized bibliography. Praise for previous editions of Maps and Civilization: “A marvelous compendium of map lore. Anyone truly interested in the development of cartography will want to have his or her own copy to annotate, underline, and index for handy referencing.”—L. M. Sebert, Geomatica

Author : Anne Millard,Russell Barnett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Atlases, British
ISBN : 0751351156

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The Atlas of Ancient Worlds by Anne Millard,Russell Barnett Pdf

In this book a time machine transports young readers back more than 5000 years using pictorial maps and lifelike reconstructions to show what life was actually like in ancient times and to highlight the achievements of the great civilizations that have influenced and shaped our modern world.

Author : Antony Mason
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Atlases
ISBN : 1562944940

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The Children's Atlas of Civilizations by Antony Mason Pdf

An atlas, with colorful photographs, illustrations, and maps, showing the development of civilization from prehistory to the Renaissance.

Author : Colin McEvedy
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141967639

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Cities of the Classical World by Colin McEvedy Pdf

From Alexandria to York, this unique illustrated guide allows us to see the great centres of classical civilization afresh. The key feature of Cities of the Classical World is 120 specially drawn maps tracing each city's thoroughfares and defences, monuments and places of worship. Every map is to the same scale, allowing readers for the first time to appreciate visually the relative sizes of Babylon and Paris, London and Constantinople. There is also a clear, incisive commentary on each city's development, strategic importance, rulers and ordinary inhabitants. This compelling and elegant atlas opens a new window on to the ancient world, and will transform the way we see it.

Author : Neil Morris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8890046600

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The Atlas of Ancient Civilizations by Neil Morris Pdf

The Children's Pictorial Atlas of Ancient Civilizations opens up the world of the past for children to explore. Brief texts with child friendly illustrations introduce the historically accurate facts of civilization around the world, and this book will stimulate children's imaginations and curiosity about the beginnings of all the world's civilizations.

Author : Arthur Haberman,Ian Hundey
Publisher : [Agincourt, Ont.] : Gage Educational Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Atlases, Canadian
ISBN : 0771581793

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Civilizations by Arthur Haberman,Ian Hundey Pdf

Author : Keith Branigan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1976-01-01
Category : Civilization, Ancient
ISBN : 0434085405

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Atlas of Ancient Civilizations by Keith Branigan Pdf

Author : Norman Joseph William Thrower
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0226799735

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Maps & Civilization by Norman Joseph William Thrower Pdf

Preface1. Introduction: Maps of Preliterate Peoples2. Maps of Classical Antiquity3. Early Maps of East and South Asia4. Cartography in Europe and Islam in the Middle Ages5. The Rediscovery of Ptolemy and Cartography in Renaissance Europe6. Cartography in the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment7. Diversification and Development in the Nineteenth Century8. Modern Cartography: Official and Quasi-Official Maps9. Modern Cartography: Private and Institutional MapsAppendix A: Selected Map ProjectionsAppendix B: Short List of IsogramsAppendix C: GlossaryNotesIllustration SourcesIndex Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-03-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780756657178

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Atlas of Ancient Worlds by Anonim Pdf

Journey back in time to ancient civilizations across Asia, into Inca fortresses and beyond. . Send your child on an incredible adventure into ancient worlds as they join Alexander the Great as he battles his way across Asia, discover why Mayan kings gave their own blood to the gods, and travel down the Nile to wonder at the mighty pyramids of the pharaohs. Travel around the world to see how ancient peoples lived. From the earliest cities where writing was invented to the great civilizations of Rome, Egypt, China and more. It's a thrilling interactive adventure.

Author : Margaret Oliphant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Civilization, Ancient
ISBN : 1840280204

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The Atlas of the Ancient World by Margaret Oliphant Pdf

Author : Robert Morkot
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0140513353

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The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Greece by Robert Morkot Pdf

The cradle of Western civilisation, Ancient Greece was a land of contradictions and conflict. Intensely quarrelsome and competitive, the Greek city-states consistently proved unwilling and unable to unite. Yet, in spite of or even because of this internal discord, no ancient civilization proved so dynamic or productive. The Greeks not only colonized the Mediterranean and Black Sea areas but set standards of figurative art that endured for nearly 2500 years. Charting topics as diverse as Minoan civilization, The Persian Wars, the Athenian Golden Age and the conquests of Alexander the Great, the book traces the development of this creative and restless people and assesses their impact not only on the ancient world but also on our own attitudes and environment. The authoritative narrative, illustrated with over sixty full colour maps and over seventy plates, makes this an indispensable handbook for history students and enthusiasts alike.

Author : Peter Davidson
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781620082881

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Atlas of Empires by Peter Davidson Pdf

Beautifully illustrated with 60 fascinating maps and many illustrations. Accessible and informative history of all of the world's major empires, describing the reasons for their rise and decline. Reviews all of the major empires in world history, including those often overlooked such as the Malian, Aztec and Inca Empires. Stunning amount of information, covering over 4000 years of history. Includes updated section on the European Union. Now available in paperback.

Author : Prentice-Hall, Inc
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004-12
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0131932624

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The Prentice Hall Atlas of Western Civilization by Prentice-Hall, Inc Pdf

Produced in collaboration with Dorling Kindersley, the leader in cartographic publishing, The Prentice Hall Atlas of Western Civilization applies the most modern and innovative map-making techniques to present global history in all it's complexity and diversity.

Author : Charles H. Hapgood
Publisher : Adventures Unlimited Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : History
ISBN : 0932813429

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Maps of the Ancient Sea Kings by Charles H. Hapgood Pdf

Hapgood utilizes ancient maps as concrete evidence of an advanced worldwide civilization existing many thousands of years before ancient Egypt. Hapgood concluded that these ancient mapmakers were in some ways much more advanced in mapmaking than any people prior to the 18th century. Hapgood believes that they mapped all the continents. This would mean that the Americas were mapped thousands of years before Columbus. Antarctica would have been mapped when its coasts were free of ice. Hapgood supposes that there is evidence that these people must have lived when the Ice Age had not yet ended in the Northern Hemisphere and when Alaska was still connected with Siberia by the Pleistocene, Ice Age 'land bridge'.