The Kingfisher Atlas Of The Ancient World

"A pictorial guide to the world's ancient civilizations from 10000 B.C. to A.D. 1000"--Cover.

Journey around the globe and explore 12,000 years of human history from ancient times to the present day. From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient times, to the space travelers and tech experts of today, The Kingfisher Atlas of World History shows the who, what, where, where, and why of the major events of human history. Delve deep into the world of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; marvel at buildings, empires, conquerors, and cultures of medieval times; follow explorers and empire-builders from the Renaissance to the French Revolution; and examine the endlessly changing world of the modern age. Simon Adam's fascinating text, plus more than 65 beautifully illustrated and detailed maps as well as timelines, photographs, and illustrations, is an authoritative guide to the people, places, and events that have shaped our world.

A pictorial examination of the cultures, religions, empires, cities, and people of medieval times from A.D. 500 to 1450.

Presents an overview of the world from 1800 to the present that brings to life the story of human civilization around the globe through maps, photographs, timelines, and text.

Journey around the globe and explore 12,000 years of human history from ancient times to present day. From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient time, to the space travellers and tech experts of today. the Kingfisher Atlas of World History shows the who, what, where, where and why of the major events of human history. Delve deep into the world of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome; marvel at buildings, empires, conquerors and cultures of medieval times; follow explorers and empire-builders from the Renaissance to the French Revolution; and examine the endlessly changing world of the modern age. Simon Adam's fascinating text, plus more than 65 beautifully illustrated and detailed maps as well as timelines, photographs and illustrations, is an authoritative guide to the people, places and events that have shaped our world.

A pictorial examination of the empires that existed between 1450 and 1800 and the explorers who helped to expand them.

This edition combines all four volumes in the series, depicting the world and its people between 10000 BCE and the present day. It covers all major human civilizations, from the ancient world to modern times, and examines the core curriculum themes of religion, exploration, colonization, industry, technology, war and diplomatic relations.

The Historical Atlas of the Ancient World, planned with both the expert and amateur historian in mind, offers a fascinating and detailed guide to the history of humanity -- from the time of our earliest ancestors to the thriving civilizations of the fifth century B.C. Combining detailed maps of the shifting patterns of human settlement with a wealth of supporting narrative and insightful depictions of the past, the atlas presents an overview of the sprawling themes of history, from agricultural innovations to biblical kingdoms to the rise and fall of empires and states. With snapshot surveys and regional maps looking closely at the great events of each era, illuminating insights into less familiar and often overlooked cultures, and hard facts and expert interpretation of the past, the Historical Atlas of the Ancient World is an invaluable guide to anyone searching for the remains of the past. -- Thirty full-color maps trace the history of all parts of the world between 4,000,000 and 500 B.C., including civilizations and nomadic routes -- Contains detailed coverage of major political, military, social, and cultural developments, all fully cross-referenced and indexed -- Combines the functions of an historical atlas with those of an historical encyclopedia, allowing for quick and easy reference and sustained reading