EAN: 9780500252659

A HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN 500 MAPS - CHRISTIAN ...

Trace the history of the world in over 500 easy-to-follow maps  from the dawn of humanity to
the present day. Organized chronologically  A History of the World in 500 Maps tells a clear 
linear story  bringing together themes as diverse as religion  capitalism  warfare  geopolitics
popular culture and climate change. Meticulously rendered maps chart the sequence of broad
historical trends  from the dispersal of our species across the globe to the colonizing efforts
of imperial European powers in the 18th century  as well as exploring moments of particular
significance in rich detail. ¿ Visualizes 7 million years of human history. ¿ Analyses cities
and kingdoms as well as countries and continents. ¿ Features major technical developments  from
the invention of farming in the Fertile Crescent to the Industrial Revolution. ¿ Charts the
spread of major global religions  including Christianity and Islam. ¿ Explores the increasing
interconnectivity of our world through exploration and trade. ¿ Investigates warfare and
battles from across the ages  from Alexander the Great¿s conquests to the D-Day offensive.

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