historical geography

This is the pictorial history of the rise (and fall) of great nations, from the ancients to today. But this is not just Rome and the Incas and British imperialism-though it certainly includes them-but lesser known civilizations that are often relegated to a footnote, or forgotten altogether.

A six volume set that chronicles the history of human evolution, settlement, and civilization throughout history; includes information about how they lived, what they ate, what they believed, and other related topics.

Provides an account of the battles and the strategy of World War II. Includes over 200 maps.

Over 600 maps, diagrams, and illustrations create an account of the greatest conflict in world history.

Chronicles the history of the major civilizations of Asia, including the people of India, China, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Ocean.

Contains over 130 maps spanning the Bronze Age in the Aegean to the reign of Constantine. Focuses on political and military developments, archaeological discoveries, trade, colonization, and religion.

Presents the story of civilization in maps and text, and includes the cultural history and relationships between them.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about historically and culturally significant geological formations and geographical features in Europe and the Americas; and includes cross-references, and suggestions for further reading.