The Cassell Atlas Of The Early Modern World 1492 1783

Based on The Cassell Atlas of World History, this volume examines the history of the world between the years 1492 and 1783. Containing 54 pages of colour maps and 32 pages of encyclopaedic entries, the atlas provides a guide to the people, places and events which shaped the early modern world.

Annually published since 1930, the International bibliography of Historical Sciences (IBOHS) is an international bibliography of the most important historical monographs and periodical articles published throughout the world, which deal with history from the earliest to the most recent times. The works are arranged systematically according to period, region or historical discipline, and within this classification alphabetically. The bibliography contains a geographical index and indexes of persons and authors.

Based on the bestselling Cassell Atlas of World History, this volume takes a closer look at the history of the world between 1783 and the present day. Alongside 54 pages of colour maps and accompanying text are some 32 pages of encylopaedic entries, offering an A-Z guide to the people, places and events that shaped the modern world. Each entry in the encyclopaedic section has been researched by expert historians and is fully cross-referenced to the relevant maps. The maps themselves offer not only snapshot views of the world at particular moments in each era, but also scrutinise closely the evolution of individual nations and societies.

This is a panoramic view of world history from the time the first humans appeared to the present day. Each section is introduced by a series of maps which give a bird's eye view of the state of the world at significant moments in each era. These snapshot surveys are then followed by area maps which give regional detail, depicting the growth of empires, military campaigns, and the spread of settlements, towns, agriculture and technology. Cultural and religious developments are also shown. To complete the picture, each map carries with it a wealth of annotation and is supported by essays and timelines.

Now available in paperback, the first entirely new historical atlas for 20 years, covering every region of the world at every period of its history

This is an atlas of the 19th century, offering a detailed guide to the people, places and events that shaped the century. Covering the years 1783 to 1914, it contains 54 pages of maps in colour, and shows political and social developments, wars and military campaigns, and religious and cultural change.