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.

These exciting, illustrated atlases present a dramatic insight into what the world was like during key historical periods. Packed with information about civilisations, empires, religions, kingdoms and famous figures, these books are the perfect pictorial guides to the past. This edition depicts the world between 1800 and the present day, examining the themes of colonisation, industry, technology, war and diplomatic relations. Each map focuses on a major region, exploring the conflicts, changes and social movements that took place during a specific period. The subjects are arranged chronologically, and all regions of the globe are covered.

This edition combines all four volumes in the series, depicting the world and its people between 10000BCE and the present day. It covers all major human civilizations, from the ancient world to modern times, and examines the core curriculum themes of religion, exploration, colonization, industry, technology, war, and diplomatic relations.

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.

Maps, illustrations, and tables of facts examine each country's geography, culture, religions, economy, and architechture.

This edition combines all four volumes in the series, depicting the world and its people between 10000 BCE and the present day. It covers all major human civilizations, from the ancient world to modern times, and examines the core curriculum themes of religion, exploration, colonization, industry, technology, war and diplomatic relations.

Accurate, attractive, and packed with the geographical, topographical, and cartographic information young students need, this new atlas is ideal for school projects. Includes a Mac- and PC-compatible CD-ROM. Full color.