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.

The early modern period of history covers the time from the first voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492 to the American Revolutionary War in 1783. This period included major European developments, such as the Reformation and the Enlightenment, as well as the dazzling cultural achievements of the Ottoman Empire. Learn more in Early Modern World, a World History title.

Illustrating stories such as the Thirty Years War, the fall of the Ottoman Empire, and the rise of the Pacific Rim using detailed, double-page maps, this reference set centers on the rise and fall of civilizations, trade, conflict, and cultural developments from the earliest times until today. Readers will follow key events with ease using the strongly supported text and extensive visual maps.

This volume considers Italy's history and examines how Italians became fascinated with the New World in the early modern period.

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.

This book presents a collection of essays charting the developments in military practice and warfare across the world in the early modern period. It also considers the nature and role of technological change, and the relationship between military developments and state-building.