Contains large full color plates and commentary on each map or set of maps. Includes approximately 600 maps covering the date span of 3000 BCE to 1975.
The Political Atlas of the Modern World is a unique reference source which addresses these questions by providing a comparative study of the political systems of all 192 countries of the world. Uses quantitative data and multidimensional statistical analysis Ranks countries according to five indices of political development: stateness, external and internal threats, potential of international influence, quality of life, institutional basis of democracy Illustrated throughout with tables and diagrams.
This second volume covers key events from the French Revolution to the American Bicentennial. It chronicles the discoveries, battles, inventions, political movements, treaties, elections, births, assassinations, coups, and coronations that have shaped our modern world.
"Thoroughly revised and updated, The Prentice Hall Atlas of World History, Second Edition applies the most modern and innovative map-making techniques to present both a broad overview and a detailed examination of the many strands of global history. Features of the atlas include: An integrated cartographic approach that allows readers to look at world history from a number of different perspectives (global, thematic, regional, and chronological), two-page maps that provide a comprehensive overview of world history at key time periods, and introductions, focus questions, timelines, and map annotations that promote deeper examination of the interplay between geography and history" (Back Cover).
This edition combines all four volumes in the series, depicting the world and its people between 10000BCE and the present day. It covers all major human civilizations, from the ancient world to modern times, and examines the core curriculum themes of religion, exploration, colonization, industry, technology, war, and diplomatic relations.
Information about the past is stored, and made accessible in a variety of ways. One of these ways is historical maps. Historical maps provide a chronology of important events and how the impact these events had on the places where they occurred. Historical maps support and extend information from primary historical sources such as letters, treaties, and census date. Historical maps are summaries of past events presented in graphic form.