The Times Compact Atlas of World History - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 0723009422 ISBN 13: 9780723009429

Casa editrice: Times Books, 1997

Riassunto

This reference book is a companion for all who seek to understand the past. It follows the story of mankind from our emergence two million years ago to the present day. This edition has a fully updated treatment of the post-war world.

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L'autore:

Revolution (1988); The Army of Flanders and the Spanish Road (1567-1659); Philip II (1978); The Cambridge Illustrated History of Warfare (1995); and The Grand Strategy of Philip II) 1998 which won the Samuel Eliot Morison Prize from the Society of Military History.
In 1984 Professor Parker became a Fellow of the British Academy, and in 1992 the King of Spain made him a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic in recognition of his work on Spanish history.

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THE TIMES WORLD ATLASES & THEMATIC HISTORY ATLASES

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· 'The Times' brand offers a sense of tradition and authority with clear, accurate and beautifully detailed mapping – complementing the 'Collins' Atlas range and providing you with the widest possible choice.
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Also available:
· A superb range of beautifully illustrated thematic history atlases which provide a wealth of fascinating and invaluable information on topics as diverse as World History and Archaeology.
· An excellent range of World Reference Maps that complement the atlases – the same accuracy and detail, but ideal for hanging on the wall.
· With outstanding quality and attention to detail, 'The Times' atlases are the perfect gift and a joy to own.

THE TIMES COMPACT ATLAS OF WORLD HISTORY

Edited by Geoffrey Parker, Andreas Dorpalen Distinguished Professor of History, The Ohio State University

World history brought to life. A special, small-format atlas which brings the story of humanity within everyone's reach.

· 2nd edition
· 76 full-colour spreads
· Over 150 computer-generated maps
· Elegant and lucid texts
· Detailed index

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Times Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0723009422
• ISBN 13: 9780723009429
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 176
• Redattore: Parker Prof. Geoffrey