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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