[PDF] Times Concise Atlas Of The World eBook

Author : Times Atlases
Publisher : Times Books
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 44,65 MB
Release : 2020-10
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ISBN : 9780008409289

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A fully revised and updated thirteenth edition of this major world atlas in the authoritative and prestigious Times Atlas range. This beautifully designed atlas has all the information you need, whether planning a trip, keeping in touch with world news, solving quizzes and crosswords or just exploring the world from your armchair.Comprehensive reference mapping with 155,000 place names providing an amazingly detailed view of the world, and the illustrated thematic content covers the most important geographical issues of the day, making this atlas a valuable addition to any reference collection.Updates include: - Over 3,500 name changes throughout the world- Addition of St Helena airport and connecting road- Country name change from Czech Republic to Czechia (Czech Republic)- New thematic topics spreads - Climate; Economy; and Power of Maps- New Arctic Ocean map spread- New 'Beneath the ice' Polar maps- New administrative regions in France- New administrative regions in Northern Ireland- Addition of Gaelic alternative names for counties in Ireland- New state of Telengana in India- Addition of Moroccan Berm (security wall) in Western SaharaHistorical maps of the world show the political make-up of the world over the last 150 years and the atlas also includes plans of 41 of the world's major cities. A satellite imagery section contains an overview image of each continent, and is complemented with a detailed image.Produced in a quality finish the world atlas comes in a protective slipcase.

Author : Geoffrey Barraclough
Publisher : Times Books(NY)
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 29,34 MB
Release : 1986
Category : History
ISBN : 9780723002802

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The study of world history - those great movements and conflicts which form man's collective memory - is essential for an appreciation of the world today. Illustrated with over 300 dynamic and colourful maps this superlative atlas makes a fascinating companion for anyone aspiring to understand the past and an ideal reference for all who study or enjoy history. The text is divided into four main sections covering history from the ancient to the modern world. Section one - Early Man and the Civilisations of the Ancient World - includes: the origins of man; man the hunter; the ice age; stone age cultures; the agricultural revolution; early civilisations (including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, Greece, India, and China); world religions and the Roman empire. Section two - Decline and Recovery: the emergence of a new world - covers: the Barbarian invasions; Christianity, Judaism and Islam; Medieval Europe; the Imperial dynasties of China; and early peoples of Africa and the Americas. The Rise of the West looks at: European voyages of discovery and expansion overseas; colonial America; the expansion of Russia; the struggle for empire; the age of revolution and Napoleon; the expansion of the United States; the Industrial Revolution; European colonialism; the world economy; and the First World War. The Modern World concludes the book, discussing: the Russian and Chinese revolutions; the modernisation of Japan; the Great Depression; the Second World War; retreat from empire; the development of the superpowers; the Cold War; and the world in the 1980s.

Author : Geoffrey Barraclough
Publisher : Hammond World Atlas Corporation
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 27,10 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Reference
ISBN :

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Contains large full color plates and commentary on each map or set of maps. Includes approximately 600 maps covering the date span of 3000 BCE to 1975.

Author : Times Books (Firm)
Publisher : Maplewood, N.J. : Hammond Incorporated
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 17,26 MB
Release : 1993
Category : History
ISBN : 9780723005346

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Featuring more than six hundred maps, this reference combines the visual detail of an atlas with a comprehensive narrative of world history from ancient times to the present

Author : Collins UK
Publisher : HarperCollins publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,48 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Atlases
ISBN : 9780007506514

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MAPS, CHARTS & ATLASES. A fully revised and updated twelfth edition of this major world atlas in the authoritative and prestigious Times Atlas range. This beautifully designed atlas has all the information you need, whether planning a trip, keeping in touch with world news, solving quizzes and crosswords or just exploring the world from your armchair. Comprehensive reference mapping provides an amazingly detailed view of the world, and the illustrated thematic content covers the most important geographical issues of the day, making this atlas a valuable addition to any reference collection.

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Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,76 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Atlases
ISBN : 9780007229062

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This edition of the 'Times Atlas of the World' comes with entirely new mapping created using the latest technology. Maps, charts and diagrams provide information on a range of geographical topics.

Author : National Geographic
Publisher : National Geographic
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,81 MB
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781426221446

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"This exquisitely updated edition of National Geographic's popular and reader-friendly Family Reference Atlas features authoritative maps, detailed artwork, and explanatory graphics... In these richly illustrated pages, every country in the world is represented by a detailed map within its geographical context and also its flag, key statistics, and secondary maps with environmental and population information. Special sections feature maps and facts about the ocean, the solar system, and the universe beyond. Newsworthy topics from climate change and human migration to languages and digital connectivity are explained in maps, graphics, and photos."--

Author : Keith Lye
Publisher : Steck-Vaughn
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,63 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Children's atlases
ISBN : 9780739850015

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This oversized atlas offers comprehensive information on every world region, with overviews, maps, flags, statistical details, and current events. Each region is described in physical, cultural and political terms in full color. An index gazetteer and locator globe icons enable researchers to find specific topics and locations with ease.

Author : Rand Mcnally
Publisher : Rand McNally
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,81 MB
Release : 2021-04-19
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780528023804

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This spiral bound format features maps that are 35% larger than those found in Rand McNally's standard Midsize Atlas. This updated 2022 edition contains maps of every U.S. state and Canadian province, an overview map of Mexico, plus detailed maps of over 50 North American cities, all conveniently packaged for travel. Includes a mileage chart showing distances between 77 cities and national parks with driving times map. Spiral binding allows the book to lay open easily. Other Features: Rand McNally presents The National Parks by Decade, a review of park history that begins more than a century ago, with the first wild and wonderful place to achieve park status---Yellowstone. Road construction and conditions phone numbers and websites. Tourism websites and phone numbers for every U.S. state and Canadian province on map pages. Spiral bound. Dimensions: 8" x 10.8125"

Author : Rand Mcnally
Publisher : Rand McNally
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,42 MB
Release : 2021-06-21
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780528024139

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Laminated and spiral bound Motor Carriers' Road Atlas for heavy-duty users. The #1 selling trucker's road atlas in North America is as tough as the rig you're driving. With its laminated pages and spiral binding, the Deluxe Motor Carriers' Road Atlas can stand up to all of the wear-and-tear from the road. Save time and money with this easy to use atlas. Other Features: Durable, laminated pages stand up to stains and liquids, and won't show signs of normal wear-and-tear. Tough spiral binding allows the book to lay open easily. Detailed coverage of state and national designated routes. Updated restricted routes, low clearance, and weigh station locations. 22-page mileage directory including more than 40,000 truck-route-specific, city-to-city mileage. Road construction and conditions hotlines. Updated coverage of hazardous materials regulations. Easy-to-use chart of state and provincial permit agency phone numbers and websites. Spiral Binding. Dimensions: 11.25" x 15.375"