Product Information
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.Product Identifiers
PublisherOctopus
ISBN-139780195215670
eBay Product ID (ePID)86635690
Product Key Features
Number of Pages368 Pages
Publication NameOxford Atlas of World History
LanguageEnglish
SubjectWriting & Reading, Geography & Geosciences, History
Publication Year1999
TypeReference
AuthorPatrick K. O'brien
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height349 mm
Item Weight2586 g
Additional Product Features
EditorPatrick K. O'brien
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorPatrick K. O'brien