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Oxford Atlas of World History
Patrick Karl O'Brien
Philip's Map Studio
出版
Oxford University Press
, 1999
主題
History / Reference
History / World
History / Historical Geography
Reference / Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps
Science / Earth Sciences / Geography
ISBN
0195215672
9780195215670
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=pqN-AAAAMAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋
Synthesizing exceptional cartography and impeccable scholarship, the Atlas of World History traces 12,000 years of history with 450 full color maps and over 200,000 words of text. In addition, more than 200 illustrations and tables complement the fascinating chronological narrative written by dozens premiere scholars and edited by Patrick O'Brien, former Director of the Institute of Historical Research at the University of London. Longer essays outline worldwide trends, political developments and military conflicts, highlighting the most significant socio-economic, cultural and religious themes for five pivotal historical periods. What truly distinguishes the Concise Atlas of World History from competitive Eurocentric volumes, is its devotion the rich past of Africa, Asia and the Americas. Cross references and an 8,000 entry index with alternative name forms also permit movement through regions and time periods with the utmost of ease.