A Historical Atlas of Iran

A Historical Atlas of Iran

Author: Fred Ramen

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2002-12-15

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9780823938643

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Maps and text chronicle the history of this Middle Eastern country formerly called Persia.


Historical Atlas of Hasidism

Historical Atlas of Hasidism

Author: Marcin Wodziński

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2018-07-24

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1400889561

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The first cartographic reference book on one of today’s most important religious movements Historical Atlas of Hasidism is the very first cartographic reference book on one of the modern era's most vibrant and important mystical movements. Featuring sixty-one large-format maps and a wealth of illustrations, charts, and tables, this one-of-a-kind atlas charts Hasidism's emergence and expansion; its dynasties, courts, and prayer houses; its spread to the New World; the crisis of the two world wars and the Holocaust; and Hasidism's remarkable postwar rebirth. Historical Atlas of Hasidism demonstrates how geography has influenced not only the social organization of Hasidism but also its spiritual life, types of religious leadership, and cultural articulation. It focuses not only on Hasidic leaders but also on their thousands of followers living far from Hasidic centers. It examines Hasidism in its historical entirety, from its beginnings in the eighteenth century until today, and draws on extensive GIS-processed databases of historical and contemporary records to present the most complete picture yet of this thriving and diverse religious movement. Historical Atlas of Hasidism is visually stunning and easy to use, a magnificent resource for anyone seeking to understand Hasidism's spatial and spiritual dimensions, or indeed anybody interested in geographies of religious movements past and present. Provides the first cartographic interpretation of Hasidism Features sixty-one maps and numerous illustrations Covers Hasidism in its historical entirety, from its eighteenth-century origins to today Charts Hasidism's emergence and expansion, courts and prayer houses, modern resurgence, and much more Offers the first in-depth analysis of Hasidism's egalitarian--not elitist—dimensions Draws on extensive GIS-processed databases of historical and contemporary records


Historical Atlas of Northeast Asia, 1590-2010

Historical Atlas of Northeast Asia, 1590-2010

Author: Narangoa Li

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2014-09-02

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0231537166

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Four hundred years ago, indigenous peoples occupied the vast region that today encompasses Korea, Manchuria, the Mongolian Plateau, and Eastern Siberia. Over time, these populations struggled to maintain autonomy as Russia, China, and Japan sought hegemony over the region. Especially from the turn of the twentieth century onward, indigenous peoples pursued self-determination in a number of ways, and new states, many of them now largely forgotten, rose and fell as great power imperialism, indigenous nationalism, and modern ideologies competed for dominance. This atlas tracks the political configuration of Northeast Asia in ten-year segments from 1590 to 1890, in five-year segments from 1890 to 1960, and in ten-year segments from 1960 to 2010, delineating the distinct history and importance of the region. The text follows the rise and fall of the Qing dynasty in China, founded by the semi-nomadic Manchus; the Russian colonization of Siberia; the growth of Japanese influence; the movements of peoples, armies, and borders; and political, social, and economic developments—reflecting the turbulence of the land that was once the world's "cradle of conflict." Compiled from detailed research in English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Dutch, German, Mongolian, and Russian sources, the Historical Atlas of Northeast Asia incorporates information made public with the fall of the Soviet Union and includes fifty-five specially drawn maps, as well as twenty historical maps contrasting local and outsider perspectives. Four introductory maps survey the region's diverse topography, climate, vegetation, and ethnicity.


Atlas of the Ancient Near East

Atlas of the Ancient Near East

Author: Trevor Bryce

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-20

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 1317562097

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This atlas provides students and scholars with a broad range of information on the development of the Ancient Near East from prehistoric times through the beginning of written records in the Near East (c. 3000 BC) to the late Roman Empire and the rise of Islam. The geographical coverage of the Atlas extends from the Aegean coast of Anatolia in the west through Iran and Afghanistan to the east, and from the Black and Caspian Seas in the north to Arabia and the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean in the south. The Atlas of the Ancient Near East includes a wide-ranging overview of the civilizations and kingdoms discussed, written in a lively and engaging style, which considers not only political and military issues but also introduces the reader to social and cultural topics such as trade, religion, how people were educated and entertained, and much more. With a comprehensive series of detailed maps, supported by the authors’ commentary and illustrations of major sites and key artifacts, this title is an invaluable resource for students who wish to understand the fascinating cultures of the Ancient Near East.


A Historical Atlas of Afghanistan

A Historical Atlas of Afghanistan

Author: Amy Romano

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2002-12-15

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 9780823938636

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Maps and text chronicle the history of Afghanistan, from the Aryan invasion in 1500 B.C. to the rise of the Taliban.


A Historical Atlas of Iraq

A Historical Atlas of Iraq

Author: Larissa Phillips

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2002-12-15

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9780823938650

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Maps and text chronicle the history of the Middle Eastern nation located in a region believed to be the birthplace of civilization.


Maps and History

Maps and History

Author: Jeremy Black

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 9780300086935

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Explores the role, development, and nature of the atlas and discusses its impact on the presentation of the past.