Get all of our historical atlas of the world products in one classroom package with our best buy value. Equally wellsuited for a general audience and students of history or international relations, the atlas of world history continues oxfords presence as the premier publisher of. Blending exceptional cartography and impeccable scholarship, the atlas of world history spans 12,000 years from prehistory to the present. The new atlas of world history is the first historical atlas to present global history in a series of uniform world maps, allowing ataglance. The times atlas of world history is a historical atlas first published by times books limited, then a subsidiary of times newspapers. Atlas of world history concise edition 0540082597 for sale.
This book, with its superb combination of different data formats. Because the topic is huge, the book does slip a bit when the narrative reaches the last five hundred years about which periods more information is. Detailed coverage of africa, asia and oceania as well as europe and the americas. Truly international, it examines regions and events in a combination of specially drawn, fullcolor maps, fascinating text. World history atlas has been added to your cart add to cart. Atlas of world history by patrick obrien goodreads.
Praise for the kingfisher atlas of world history this extensive volume covers an enormous span of history in an organized, easytofollow manner. Free download of historical world atlas by patrick k. Writers have tried to approach the history of seven billion of us living on the blue dot in multip. In addition to presenting geographic features and political boundaries, many atlases often feature geopolitical, social, religious and economic. Atlases have traditionally been bound into book form, but today many atlases are in multimedia formats. The text is smooth, a pleasure to read covertocover, and the maps are a joy to behold and so stuffed with information they make excellent references. Truly international in scope, the atlas incorporates the latest research into asian, african, and central and south american history, as well as the traditional core of north american and european events. It was the first book of maps with images that were uniform in size and design. It reads more like a beautifully illustrated world history text for a middle school or high school student than a serious. History of humankind is full of politics, arts, science, achievements and frailty here and there, now and then. For information about ordering print or ebook versions of this atlas. Truly international in scope and vividly narrated, the atlas is an authoritative, comprehensive, and fascinating account of the history of the worldp.
Maps follow the march of human history from prehistory to the present, covering the ancient civilizations of mesopotamia, egypt, and china. Atlas of world history by liz wise and caroline lucas book. It has shortcomings, of coursebut a historical atlas of all world history will lack much detail, and will suffer for what its editors elected to omit, as omit they must in a subject so broad. Atlas of world history edition 2 by patrick obrien. Of all the world history atlases that i own, the national geographic atlas of world history is the most eurocentric and least useful. The atlas includes sections on the ancient world, medieval world, early modern world, age of revolutions, and the twentieth century and beyond. Truly international in scope and vividly narrated, the atlas is an authoritative, comprehensive, and fascinating. Oxfords atlas of world history is the result of years of int. Atlas of world history by patrick obrien editor alibris. The atlas of world history is sure to appeal to a wide audience of history and geography buffs and scholars, as well as students. The atlas of world history looks at the broad sweep of human history, from our earliest beginnings in africa to the world at the start of the twentyfirst century. Jan 30, 2020 the first modern atlas was printed in 1570 by abraham ortelius, a flemish cartographer and geographer. What are some good books on world history that are. Youll receive 30 student atlases and one teachers guide.
Originally published in 1982, this atlas of world history like its parent volume, the times atlas of world history combines original maps with text, and offers a. Many atlases also contain facts and history about certain places. It was called theatrum orbis terrarum, or theater of the world. Farmers produced more food by irrigating their fields with water from rivers. This stunningly illustrated atlas features 55 specially commissioned fullcolor maps that cover the whole of human history, from 6 million years ago to. Concise atlas of world history oxford university press, author, patrick k. My only criticism of the book is not even a fair criticism. Atlas of world history by lizwiseandcarolinelucas a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Pdf the penguin atlas of world history download full pdf. It presents the story of humanity in its physical setting, from the emergence of the earliest hominoids to the present day.
The main page is therefore the portal to maps and cartography on wikimedia. That page contains links to entries by country, continent and by topic as well as general notes and references. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Part 1 over 100 pages is devoted to the holistic presentation of the evolution of the history of the whole world, whereby the reader can understand the interaction between countries and conduct interesting comparisons and contrasts between. My idea of an atlas is a book with maps, and plenty of them. The nystrom atlas of world history by 200301 by na and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Philips atlas of world history download only books. The first modern atlas was printed in 1570 by abraham ortelius, a flemish cartographer and geographer. World history nystrom atlas of world history abebooks. Hemispheres eastern, western northern and southern. Philips atlas of world history by patrick karl obrien 2007 english pdf. Pdf the penguin atlas of world history download full. Equally wellsuited for a general audience and students of history or international relations, the atlas of world history continues oxfords presence as the premier publisher of world atlases.
For that, i recommend world history for dummies as an accompanient a good, but not great, book. The dust jacket best describes the virtues of this book. The penguin atlas of world history available for download and read online in other formats. The ancient world, the medieval world, exploration and empire, and the modern world, this book is thorough without becoming overwhelming to readers. The atlas of world history, featuring 121 doublespread maps in fullcolor, is the first major world historical atlas developed in the last twenty years, and is also the first to display the history of the world with a thorough and consistent global perspective. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard.
There are many kinds of specialized atlases, such as road atlases and historical atlases. The modern world 1914present text, maps and illustrations present the history of the world from 4,000,000 bc to 1997. The first edition was published in bologna in 1477 and was illustrated with a set of 27 maps, though scholars say that it is not known. Download pdf the penguin atlas of world history book full free.
When one combines the two parts in ones mind, ones interpretation of the world history can never be the same. Atlas simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The times atlas of world history is a historical atlas first published by times books limited, then a subsidiary of times newspapers ltd and later a branch of collins bartholomew, which is a subsidiary of harpercollins, and which in the latest editions has changed names to become the times complete history of the world. An updated edition of a beloved classicthe original book on happiness, with new material from his holiness the dalai lama and dr. Atlas of world history patrick karl obrien, oxford. Yes, friends, we have come to the atlas book pdf download for you. Dont miss the dalai lamas newest, the book of joy, named one of oprahs favorite things. More than 200 illustrations and tables longer essays on worldwide trends, political developments, and military conflicts, highlighting the most. The story of civilisation presented through fascinating and authoritative maps and text. Atlas of world history book santa clara county library.
Mar 21, 2005 to understand the histories of separate countries, one has to put it in the context of the whole world. Atlas of world history oxfords atlas of world history is the result of years of intensive work by a specialist team of scholars, editors, and cartographers. One of my favorite books, insofar as it quickly conveys in broad brushstrokes general information about much of recorded history. The earliest atlases were not called by that name at the time of their publication. The fully updated edition depicts the latest developments in world religions, populations, languages, trade, and many other aspects of history and human society. The first book that could be called an atlas was constructed from the calculations of claudius ptolemy, a geographer who worked in alexandria circa a. Atlas of world history this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Oxfords atlas of world history is the result of years of intensive work by a specialist team of scholars, editors, and cartographers. The historical atlas of the world presents important periods and turning points in 5,000 years of world history in over 100 pages of thematic maps. Even at twice the price it would still be a bargain. Surprisingly, this is an atlas with many beautiful photographs, but relatively few maps. World atlas world map atlas of the world including. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u.
Synthesizing exceptional cartography and impeccable scholarship, the atlas of world history traces 12,000 years of history with 450 fullcolor maps and over 200,000 words of text. Because the topic is huge, the book does slip a bit when the narrative reaches the last five hundred years. This is especially important for a historical atlas. The new atlas of world history princeton university press. World atlas map book, oxford atlas book pdf download, oxford atlas pdf in todays post we have brought a very special book for you.
The extra food enabled some workers to specialize as craftsmen, merchants, and soldiers. The new atlas of world history is the first historical atlas to present global history in a series of uniform world maps, allowing ataglance comparison between different periods and regions. Obviously there is no single book that captures or can capture the story of the entire world in a comprehensive manner, forget the interesting part. The atlas of world history hardcover january 1, 2005 by jeremy black editor 3. The atlas of world history closes with a bibliography that provides a booklist for suggested further reading.