These exciting, illustrated atlases present a dramatic insight into what the world was like during key historical periods. Packed with information about civilizations, empires, religions, kingdoms & famous figures, these books are the perfect pictorial guides to the past. The Kingfisher Atlas of Exploration & Empires recreates the world between 1450 & 1800, examining the themes of exploration, trade, conquest & intellectual discovery. Each map in the book focuses on a major empire, region, civilization, religious or social movement. The subjects are arranged chronologically, & all major regions of the globe are covered. ...

Why is there a maple leaf in the centre of the Canadian flag? What is the eagle on the white background of the Mexican flag carrying in its beak? Is it just by chance that the Middle Eastern countries all have flags in the same colours? These & many other questions about national flags are answered in this richly illustrated volume, which gives historical information & geographical notions, but also many curiosities about the specific characteristics of the various flags & the nations they represent. The colours, the symbols & the patterns on the flags conceal ancient legends that have been told since the start of time. The reader will be taken on a journey that goes beyond the continents & the nations & delves into myth & history, to discover much more about the world we live in. ...

The world can be seen from many different viewpoints, but one of the most interesting is certainly food. Don`t we always say, ”we are what we eat”? Therefore, a particular food will reflect the culture, the tradition & the relation to nature of the people who created it. This book travels thecountries of the world to tell the secrets of the typical dishes. The reader will discover that the tapas, the typical finger food of Spain is called that because they were used to plug a glass of wine (tapar in Spanish), or that the first pizza was given the name of the Italian Queen Margherita. The drawings of the dishes on the maps take the reader on a journey through the flavours of the world, enriching their understanding of traditions &, why not, stirring the appetite. ...

Grab your football boots & get ready for the 2018 World Cup in this incredible journey around the globe! Football is enjoyed in every nation of the world by millions & millions of different people. This unbelievable round-the-world adventure is a celebration of the beautiful game that will take you through all of the planet`s continents. Discover fascinating facts & stats
- from record-breaking goals to famous football mascots
- & learn about the funny & extraordinary moments that make football such a beautiful game. The illustrated maps feature key aspects, such as borders, capital cities & major rivers, combined with amazing football facts
- perfect for engaging young readers & football fans. An absorbing gift for avid football fans aged 7+ years, perfect for the next David Beckham. Kick off your footballing journey & see the world in a whole new light! Clive Gifford started writing books at the age of 16 & hasn`t stopped since! He has had over 150 books published, most of which are for children. His books have been nominated for, or won, Royal Society, School Library Association, Blue Peter, Smithsonian & TES awards. Clive lives in Manchester. Tracy Worrall creates her artwork using both digital & traditional media. She produced animations for an award-winning educational television series for the Discovery Channel. Tracy lives in Liverpool.


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It is perhaps the eighth wonder of our world that despite modern mapping & satellite photography our planet continues to surprise us. Hidden lairs beneath layers of rock, forgotten cities rising out of deserted lands & even mankind`s own feats of engineering eccentricity lie in the most unusual of destinations. Travis Elborough goes in search of the obscure & bizarre, the beautiful & estranged. Taking in the defiant relics of ancient cities such as Ani, a once thriving metropolis lost to conquered lands, & the church tower of San Juan Parangaricuto, that miraculously stands as the sole survivor of a town sunk by lava. Through the labyrinths of Berlin & Beijing
- underground realms dug for refuge, espionage & even, as Canada`s Moose Jaw, used as the playground for gangsters trading liquor & money over cards. Never forgetting the freaks & wonders of nature`s own unusual masterpieces: the magical underground river shaped like a dragon`s mouth in the Philippines & the floating world of Palmerston. With beautiful maps & stunning photography illustrating each destination, Atlas of Improbable Places is a fascinating voyage to the world`s most incredible destinations. As the Island of Dolls & the hauntingly titled Door to Hell
- an inextinguishable fire pit
- attest, mystery is never far away. The truths & myths behind their creation are as varied as the destinations themselves. Standing as symbols of worship, testaments to kingships or even the strange & wonderful traditions of old & new, these curious places are not just extraordinary sights but reflections on man`s own relationship with the world around us.


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Atlas of Indian Nations is a comprehensive resource for those interested in Native American history & culture. Told through maps, photos, art, & archival cartography, this is the story of American Indians that only National Geographic can tell. In the most comprehensive atlas of Native American history & culture available, the story of the North American Indian is told through maps, photos, art, & archival cartography. This illustrated atlas is perfect for fans of Empire of the Summer Moon, Blood & Thunder, & National Geographic atlases, as well as those fascinated with the Old West. Organised by region, this encyclopaedic reference details Indian tribes in these areas: beliefs, sustenance, shelter, alliances & animosities, key historical events, & more. See the linguistic groupings & understand the constantly shifting, overlapping boundaries of the tribes. Follow the movement, growth, decline, & continuity of Indian nations & their lifestyles. ...

The history of Ireland & its people is one of incredible richness & variety. Combining over 100 beautifully crafted maps, charts & graphs with a narrative packed with facts & information, An Atlas of Irish History provides coverage of the main political, military, economic, religious & social changes that have occurred in Ireland & among the Irish abroad over the past two millennia. Ruth Dudley Edwards uses the combination of thematic narrative & visual aids to examine & illustrate issues such as: the Viking invasions of Ireland the Irish in Britain pre- & post-famine agriculture population change twentieth-century political affiliations. This third edition has been comprehensively revised & updated to include coverage of the many changes that have occurred in Ireland & among its people overseas. Taking into consideration the main issues that have developed since 1981, & adding a number of new maps & graphs, this new edition also

Includes:: an informative & detailed section on the troubles that have been a feature of Irish life since 1969.

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` An unusual & compelling insight into Jewish history...sheer detail & breadth of scale` BBC History Magazine This newly revised & updated edition of Martin Gilbert`s Atlas of Jewish History spans over four thousand years of history in 154 maps, presenting a vivid picture of a fascinating people & the trials & tribulations which have haunted their story. The themes covered include: Prejudice & Violence- from the destruction of Jewish independence between 722 & 586 BC to the flight from German persecution in the 1930s. Also covers the incidence of anti-semitic attacks in the Americas & Europe. Migrations & Movements- from the entry into the promised land to Jewish migration in the twenty- first century, including new maps on recent emigration to Israel from Europe & worldwide. Society, Trade & Culture- from Jewish trade routes between 800 & 900 to the situation of world Jewry in the opening years of the twenty- first century. Politics, Government & War- from the Court Jews of the fifteenth century to the founding & growth of the modern State of Israel. This new edition is also updated to include maps showing Jewish museums in the United States & Canada, & Europe, as well as American conservation efforts abroad. Other topics covered in this revised edition include Jewish educational outreach projects in various parts of the world, & Jews living under Muslim rule. Forty years on from its first publication, this book is still an indispensible guide to Jewish history. ...

Like humans, cities are mortal. They are born, they thrive, & they eventually die. In Atlas of Lost Cities, Aude de Tocqueville tells the compelling narrative of the rise & fall of such notable places as Pompeii, Teotihuacan, & Angkor. She also details the less well known, including Centralia, an abandoned Pennsylvania town consumed by unquenchable underground fire; Nova Citas de Kilamba in Angola, where housing, schools, & stores were built for 500, 000 people that never came; & Epecuen, a tourist town in Argentina now swallowed up by water. Original artwork shows the location of the lost cities, as well as a depiction of how they looked when they thrived. ...

Christopher Daniell`s ” Atlas of Medieval Britain” is a historical atlas illustrating the changing face of the British Isles in Medieval times. Annotated throughout with clear commentary, this volume tells the story of the British Isles, & makes visually accessible the varied & often complex world of the Middle Ages. The atlas depicts the spatial distribution of key events & buildings between 1066 & 1485, as well as providing the relevant Anglo-Saxon background. Charting the main political, administrative & religious features of medieval society, the maps also locate cultural landmarks such as the sites of Mystery Plays, universities & specific architectural styles. The topics covered in the atlas include: Iron Age & Roman occupation; Anglo-Saxons & Vikings; changing political scenarios within Engl&, Scotl&, Wales & Ireland; Religious framework, including diocesan boundaries, monasteries & friaries; government, society & economy. ...