[PDF] The Penguin Atlas Of Recent History eBook

Author : Colin McEvedy
Publisher : Penguin (Non-Classics)
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 16,39 MB
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN :

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Organized in the same innovative manner as Colin McEvedy's other Penguin historical atlases, but presented in a new, larger, and more accessible format, The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Pacific features forty-nine double-page spreads, with text facing the maps, that provide overviews of crucial moments in the history of the Pacific and the lands around it, from the formation of the ocean some twenty-eight million years ago to the end of the twentieth century. The spreads show the movements of peoples along the Pacific Rim, the occupation of oceanic islands, the development of nations, and the rise and fall of empires within and around the huge Pacific basin. The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Pacific is an essential acquisition for schools, libraries, and students of Asian and American history.

Author : Colin McEvedy
Publisher : Puffin
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 24,6 MB
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : 9780140511284

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Traces the history of North America from the first appearance of man to 1870, with maps showing the development of native civilization, the arrival of European settlers, and the formative years of the U.S.

Author : Colin McEvedy
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 31,55 MB
Release : 1992-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780140512496

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This is a revised edition of "The Penguin Atlas of Medieval History".

Author : Colin McEvedy
Publisher : Penguin (Non-Classics)
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 50,91 MB
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN :

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This bestselling atlas is an ideal introduction to the major events and developments in Europe from 1815 to 2000. It now includes more than fifty completely new and updated color maps complemented by accessible, concise text. This revised edition also includes a new section covering 1980 to the dawn of the twenty-first century, with information on a wide range of issues, from population growth to the conflict in the former Yugoslavia.

Author : Colin McEvedy
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 15,8 MB
Release : 1982
Category : History
ISBN :

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A series of chronological maps of Europe and the Mediterranean traces political and military developments in the region.

Author : Bill Manley
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 36,9 MB
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780140513318

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From its humble origins as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the banks of the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become one of the most advanced civilizations of its time. This atlas traces its turbulent history and remarkable cultural development, from the founding of Memphis around 5000 BC, through the territorial expansion and flourishing trade of the ‘age of empire’, to Greek domination and ultimate collapse. Political rivalries are charted through the successive dynasties, from the strife of the intermediate periods to the golden ages of prosperity and artistic glory under Akhenaten, Tutankhamun and Ramesses II. The latest archaeological evidence is used to cast new light on the vast architectural legacy of the world’s first great nation state. The authoritative narrative, illustrated with over sixty full colour maps and over seventy plates, makes this an indispensable handbook for history students and enthusiasts alike.

Author : John Haywood
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 38,21 MB
Release : 2005-10-25
Category : History
ISBN :

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The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilizations explores the world's earliest cultures, from the farming settlements of Mesopotamia to the Americas and Polynesia, via the birth of Greek city states and the foundation of Rome. It examines the development of civilizations in the Near East - Babylonian, Assyrian, Persian - as well as those in Europe - the Minoans, Etruscans and Celts. Across the continents of Africa, Asia and America, it covers such subjects as Egypt from its pre-dynastic roots to the age of the Pharaohs, China during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and the great cities of the Incas and Aztecs. Vivid descriptions of civilizations are complemented by discussion of such key topics as colonization, agriculture and technology, and the rise of empires and city states. Richly illustrated with timelines, photographs, artwork re-creations and full-colour maps, this is an illuminating and multi-faceted one-volume introduction to early peoples and the worlds they created. - Back cover.

Author : Robert Morkot
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 12,67 MB
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780140513356

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The cradle of Western civilisation, Ancient Greece was a land of contradictions and conflict. Intensely quarrelsome and competitive, the Greek city-states consistently proved unwilling and unable to unite. Yet, in spite of or even because of this internal discord, no ancient civilization proved so dynamic or productive. The Greeks not only colonized the Mediterranean and Black Sea areas but set standards of figurative art that endured for nearly 2500 years. Charting topics as diverse as Minoan civilization, The Persian Wars, the Athenian Golden Age and the conquests of Alexander the Great, the book traces the development of this creative and restless people and assesses their impact not only on the ancient world but also on our own attitudes and environment. The authoritative narrative, illustrated with over sixty full colour maps and over seventy plates, makes this an indispensable handbook for history students and enthusiasts alike.

Author : John Haywood
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 32,39 MB
Release : 1995-09
Category : History
ISBN :

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Atlas showing the range of Viking developments and exploration.