History of World Trade in Maps (Parker Philip)(Pevná vazba)

History of World Trade in Maps (Parker Philip)(Pevná vazba)

Trade is the lifeblood of nations. It has provided vital goods and wealth to countries and merchants from the ancient Egyptians who went in search of gold and ivory to their 21st-century equivalents trading high-tech electronic equipment from the Far East .In this beautiful book, more than 70 maps

Atlas of Great Journeys - The Story of Discovery in Amazing Maps (Steele Philip)(Pevná vazba)

History of the Second World War in 100 Maps (Black Jeremy)(Pevná vazba)

In this highly original work Jeremy Black, one of world's leading military and cartographic historians, shows how fundamental maps were to the conflict as he charts its historical sweep across each of the major

World History (Parker Philip)(Paperback / softback)

From the early beginnings of human civilization in prehistoric times, to the first manned space flight and beyond, this title helps you discover all about the things that have influenced our past and shaped our world. It also looks at the common threads running through the world's diverse and

A History of America in 100 Maps (Schulten Susan)(Pevná vazba)

Throughout its history, America has been defined through maps. Whether made for military strategy or urban reform, to encourage settlement or to investigate disease, maps invest information with meaning by translating it into visual form. They capture what people knew, what they thought they knew,

History of the World in Twelve Maps (Brotton Jerry)(Paperback / softback)

Examines the significance of 12 maps - from the almost mystical representations of ancient history to the satellite-derived imagery. This title recreates the environments and circumstances in which each of the maps was made, showing how each conveys a highly individual view of the

Civilization - A History of the World in 1000 Objects (DK)(Pevná vazba)

History of America in 100 Maps (Schulten Susan)(Pevná vazba)

In this richly visual narrative, acclaimed historian Susan Schulten explores five centuries of American history through maps. From the voyages of European discovery to the digital age, she reveals the many ways that maps have shaped

Philip K. Dick (Queyssi Laurent)(Pevná vazba)

One of the greatest writers in science fiction history, Philip K. Dick is mostly remembered for such works as Blade Runner, Minority Report, and Total Recall. His dark, fascinating work centered on alternate universes and shifting realities in worlds often governed by monopolistic corporations and

Treasures of World History: The Story of Civilization in 50 Documents (Snow Peter)(Pevná vazba)

My Map Book (Fanelli Sara)(Pevná vazba)

Experience a child's view of the world in this extraordinarily imaginative picture book about maps--now with a fresh new cover look!'An imaginative, child-centered title that should be examined and enjoyed, and one that will also make a wonderful springboard for teachers introducing the concepts of

Collins World Atlas: Reference Edition (Collins Maps)(Pevná vazba)

A new, fully updated edition of this popular atlas in the stylish and authoritative Collins world atlas range. Designed in the distinctive Collins style, it is the ideal reference atlas for school, home and business use. This is a great value world atlas with more place names (over 80,000) and

The Magnificent Maps Puzzle Book (Parker Philip)(Paperback)

The British Library has one of the largest and most impressive cartographic collections in the world, including manuscript maps and atlases, administrative records and plans, large-scale surveys, and digital maps. From this rich resource, 100 fascinating examples ranging from world and city maps,

The Worlds of the Indian Ocean: A Global History (Beaujard Philippe)(Pevná vazba)

Europe's place in history is re-assessed in this first comprehensive history of the ancient world, centering on the Indian Ocean and its role in pre-modern globalization. Philippe Beaujard presents an ambitious and comprehensive global history of the Indian Ocean world, from the earliest state

Oil (Steele Philip)(Pevná vazba)

Illuminating and informative guides to some of the most pressing issues in our world

An Illustrated History of Filmmaking (Boardman Adam Allsuch)(Pevná vazba)

An in-depth and fully illustrated immersion in the world and history of filmmaking, covering everything both in front of and behind the

The Islamic World: A History in Objects (Akbarnia Ladan)(Pevná vazba)

This illustrated introduction offers a fresh approach to the history of the Islamic world from its origins to the present day. Told in six chapters, arranged both chronologically and thematically, and richly enhanced with outstanding images, it provides an illuminating insight into the material

The Natural History of Selborne (White Gilbert)(Pevná vazba)

Gilbert White's Natural History of Selborne (1789) reveals a world of wonders in nature. Over a period of twenty years White describes in minute detail the behaviour of animals through the changing seasons in the rural Hampshire parish of Selborne. He notes everything from the habits of an

Prisoners of Geography - Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps (Marshall Tim)(Pevná vazba)

A stunning abridged and illustrated edition of the international bestseller Prisoners of Geography, by acclaimed author Tim

More - The 10,000-Year Rise of the World Economy (Coggan Philip)(Paperback / softback)

A panoramic history of trade, industry and economic thought, from prehistoric times to the

Northmen's Fury - A History of the Viking World (Parker Philip)(Paperback / softback)

The Northmen's Fury describes how and why a region at the edge of Europe came to dominate and to terrorise much of the rest of the continent for nearly three centuries and how, in the end, the coming of Christianity and the growing power of kings tempered the Viking ferocity and stemmed the tide of

A Little History of the World (Gombrich E. H.)(Pevná vazba)

The international bestseller available in English for the first time: E. H. Gombrich's world history for the curious of all ages... E. H. Gombrich's bestselling history of the world for young readers tells the story of mankind from the Stone Age to the atomic bomb, focusing not on small detail but

Around the World in 80 Maps (Hibbert Clare)(Pevná vazba)

Sumptuously illustrated with 80 maps from the British Library's unrivaled collection, this gorgeous book whisks the reader around the globe. Like that of Jules Verne's famous hero, the journey begins and ends in London, plotting an eastwards route with stop-offs at some of the world's most

Short History of World War II (DK)(Pevná vazba)