The Century Atlas of the World
Title | The Century Atlas of the World PDF eBook |
Author | Benjamin E. Smith |
Publisher | |
Pages | 402 |
Release | 1909 |
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The Century Atlas of the World
Title | The Century Atlas of the World PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 974 |
Release | 1914 |
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The Century Atlas of the World
Title | The Century Atlas of the World PDF eBook |
Author | Benjamin Eli Smith |
Publisher | |
Pages | 930 |
Release | 1899 |
Genre | Atlases |
ISBN |
Barefoot Books World Atlas
Title | Barefoot Books World Atlas PDF eBook |
Author | Nick Crane |
Publisher | Barefoot Ministries |
Pages | 56 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Children's atlases |
ISBN | 9781846863325 |
This atlas is packed with information about the way in which communities and cultures across the world have been shaped by their local environments and it looks at the ideas and initiatives which are shaping the future.
The Historical Atlas of the World At War
Title | The Historical Atlas of the World At War PDF eBook |
Author | Brenda Lewis |
Publisher | Chartwell Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010-01-05 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780785824862 |
The Historical Atlas series explores pivotal events and areas of cultural interest in great detail. Most books in this series are available both in hardcover, and in paperback with flaps, and the interior pages are illustrated throughout with full-color maps, diagrams, photographs, and charts. The series offers readers a clear, easy-to-follow narrative of the subjects that have shaped human history ranging from wars to religions, and from ancient cultures to transportation. The Historical Atlas of the World at War details the history of war, from the tribal origins of war to the major world wars of the twentieth century. War has shadowed the whole of human history, featuring its greatest triumphs and greatest tragedies, and underlying all of it, the paramount need of all living things to survive. With thoroughly researched text and illuminating illustrations, this volume the complete spectrum of war, accompanied by highly detailed maps, beautifully designed, charting the key events of the various wars that have shaped the world as we know it today. Over the centuries the methods of war have changed beyond all recognition, but the reasons for war remain the same—desire for territory and resources, ideology and strategic disputes. The Historical Atlas of the World at War analyzes military development from Ancient times to the present. There is emphasis throughout on the weaponry, and the fighters who used them, as well as detailed analysis of military strategy, with accurate charts showing the tactics deployed in the most significant battles and maps charting the movements of troops and armies in major campaigns stretching across continents.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia: The Century atlas of the world, ed. by B.E. Smith
Title | The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia: The Century atlas of the world, ed. by B.E. Smith PDF eBook |
Author | |
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Pages | 926 |
Release | 1904 |
Genre | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
ISBN |
Around the World
Title | Around the World PDF eBook |
Author | Ben Knight |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Almanacs |
ISBN | 9783899554977 |
Looking through an atlas has always been a fascinating way to explore the world. Around the World is a contemporary evolution of an atlas tailored to our information age. With eye-catching graphics, current topics, and clear texts, the book is for anyone who is curious about the state of our planet and how we live today. Alongside classic facts about nature, history, population, culture, and politics, Around the World's compelling information graphics thoroughly explain complex processes that impact our lives such as global trade and changing demographics. The book gives added insight into our modern world through its visual exploration of subjects such as eating habits, overfishing, and internet providers, as well as events that have left indelible marks on our collective conscience including September 11, the Olympic Games, Japan's Fukushima disaster, and the sinking of the Titanic. Enthralling, attractive, and revealing, Around the World is a rich cornucopia of information about local peculiarities of global relevance that bring home the little differences--as well as the astoundingly large similarities--among the citizens of our world.