A pictorial examination of the cultures, religions, empires, cities, and people of medieval times from A.D. 500 to 1450.

"A pictorial guide to the world's ancient civilizations from 10000 B.C. to A.D. 1000"--Cover.

THE KINGFISHER ATLAS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD features 17 beautiful, hand-illustrated maps and packed with fascinating information to feed children's interest in the ancient world. Clear, accessible text introduces the civilisation and its history before going on to describe interesting details about that culture's people and the objects and buildings they have left behind. Full-colour photographs add to each spread's appeal. In addition to the main spreads, a small number of feature spreads throughout the book focus more closely on a well-known civilisation, allowing readers to build on their interest and find out more about ever-popular topics such as the ancient Egyptians and imperial Rome.

This comprehensive historical atlas concentrates on the Mediterranean world but also shows what happened across the globe between A.D. 400 and 1500--from the fall of Rome to the age of discovery. Sumptuously illustrated, it features period works of art, fascinating maps, quotes from medieval figures, close-ups of intriguing artifacts, and rich landscape photographs. For every century, a signature city is spotlighted to represent that era's developments, and time lines connect the many dramatic events that took place in these dark and exciting times.

Presents an overview of the world from 1800 to the present that brings to life the story of human civilization around the globe through maps, photographs, timelines, and text.

Journey around the globe and explore 12,000 years of human history from ancient times to present day. From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient time, to the space travellers and tech experts of today. the Kingfisher Atlas of World History shows the who, what, where, where and why of the major events of human history. Delve deep into the world of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome; marvel at buildings, empires, conquerors and cultures of medieval times; follow explorers and empire-builders from the Renaissance to the French Revolution; and examine the endlessly changing world of the modern age. Simon Adam's fascinating text, plus more than 65 beautifully illustrated and detailed maps as well as timelines, photographs and illustrations, is an authoritative guide to the people, places and events that have shaped our world.

Journey around the globe and explore 12,000 years of human history from ancient times to the present day. From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient times, to the space travelers and tech experts of today, The Kingfisher Atlas of World History shows the who, what, where, where, and why of the major events of human history. Delve deep into the world of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; marvel at buildings, empires, conquerors, and cultures of medieval times; follow explorers and empire-builders from the Renaissance to the French Revolution; and examine the endlessly changing world of the modern age. Simon Adam's fascinating text, plus more than 65 beautifully illustrated and detailed maps as well as timelines, photographs, and illustrations, is an authoritative guide to the people, places, and events that have shaped our world.