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History of the world map by map / Smithsonian history of the world map by map DK history of the world map by map DK Smithsonian history of the world map by map foreword by Peter Snow - First American edition - 440 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 32 cm - Smithsonian handbooks . - Smithsonian handbooks .

Includes index

Prehistory -- The Ancient World -- Middle Ages -- The Early Modern World -- Revolution and Industry -- Progress and Empire -- The Modern World

More than 140 detailed maps tell the story of pivotal episodes in world history, from the first human migrations out of Africa to the space race. Custom regional and global maps present the history of the world in action, charting how events traced patterns on land and ocean--patterns of exploration, discovery, or conquest that created empires, colonies, or theaters of war. The organization of information will help you follow the story of civilizations through ancient, medieval, and modern times. But not every page is full of maps. At key points in History Map by Map, broad, sweeping introductions provide a chance to step back and look at entire periods, such as World War II, or to explore overarching themes, such as the Industrial Revolution. Picture spreads, meanwhile, focus on epoch-defining moments or developments, such as fascism and communism, and the invention of printing

ISBN: 9780241226148

Subjects--Topical Terms:
World history
World history--Atlases
World history--Maps
Historical geography

LC Class. No.: Ref/G141 / .H58 2018

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