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. ...

With over 180 maps, expert commentaries & an extensive bibliography, this second edition of an essential reference guide to medieval Europe brings the complex & colourful history of the Middle Ages to life. The ” Atlas of Medieval Europe” covers the period from the fall of the Roman Empire through to the beginnings of the Renaissance, spreading from the Atlantic coast to the Russian steppes. Each map approaches a separate issue or series of events in medieval history, & a commentary locates it in its broader context. This second edition has over forty new maps covering a variety of topics including: the Moravian Empire; environmental change; the travels & correspondence of Froissart & travellers in the east; the layout of great castles & palaces; & thorough coverage is also given to geographically peripheral areas like Portugal, Pol&, Scandinavia & Irel&. Providing a vivid representation of the development of nations, peoples & social structures, & charting political & military events, the ” Atlas” takes a detailed look at a variety of key areas including language & literature; the development of trade, art & architecture; & the great cities & lives of historical figures. Every student of medieval European history should own a copy of this book. ...

Shortlisted for a 2016 Edward Standford Travel Writing Award. This beautiful atlas is a celebration of the unusual events, objects & people that make our world such a fascinating place. Living on the planet are more than 7 billion people, all with their own interests, traditions & ways of life. & the extraordinary scenery
- from the icy poles to scorching hot deserts, lush tropical rainforests, giant rocky caves & canyons, remarkable rivers, lakes & seas, also provides a home to a phenomenally wide range of different animals & plants. This unbelievable round-the-world adventure will take you through all of the planet`s continents & countries, & on the way you`ll get to see just how diverse the world can be. The beautifully illustrated maps feature key aspects, such as borders, capital cities & major rivers, & are perfect for engaging young readers. Discover facts & stats about the country or region & get up close & personal with some of Earth`s most mysterious & unusual creatures, places, objects & events in this beautiful world atlas for children & adults alike. Are you ready to see our amazing world in a whole new light? Atlas of Oddities is an absorbing, gift atlas that will delight young & old fans of Maps & Atlas of Adventures. Great for young explorers aged 7 & up.
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An Atlas of Radical Cartography is a box-set collection of ten maps & ten essays concerned with social issues. The title is inherently political product & its contributors make no qualms about wearing their beliefs & allegiances on their sleeves. The aim of An Atlas of Radical Cartography is to provide a critical foundation for an area of work that bridges art & design, cartography, geography & activism, provoking responses & understandings of power & its representations, & its effects on people & places. ...

The complex & often turbulent history of Russia over the course of 2, 000 years is brought to life in a series of 176 maps by one of the most prolific & successful historian authors today. This fourth edition of The Routledge Atlas of Russian History covers not only the wars & expansion of Russia but also a wealth of less conspicuous details of its history, from famine & anarchism to the growth of naval strength & the strengths of the river systems. From 800 BC to the fall of the Soviet Union, this indispensable guide to Russian history covers: war & conflict: from the triumph of the Goths between 200 & 400 BC to the defeat of Germany at the end of the Second World War & the end of the Cold War politics: from the rise of Moscow in the Middle Ages to revolution, the fall of the monarchy & the collapse of communism industry, economics & transport: from the Trans-Siberian Railway between 1891 & 1917 to the Virgin Lands Campaign & the growth of heavy industry society, trade & culture: from the growth of monasticism to peasant discontent, Labour Camps & the geographical distribution of ethnic Russians. Now bringing new material to view, & including seven new maps, this popular atlas will more than readily gain a place on the bookshelves of anyone interested in the history of Russia. ...

This unique atlas takes us on a tour of the stateless nations in Europe today. It maps their physical & linguistic character, & graphically summarises their history, politics, & present position. The Alsacians, Basques, Catalans, Corsicans, Frisians, the Scots & the Welsh are all peoples who are not sovereign & are fighting for their cultural & political identity. Others including the Irish, Poles & the Baltic nations were recently stateless but are now fully fledged nation states. Containing maps, pictures, charts, flags & fact boxes this book is as useful for the student as for the activist, this atlas depicts the marvellous mosaic that is Europe today, & paints a picture of a future of flourishing small nations. ...

From the Bronze Age to the reign of Constantine, the Atlas of Classical History provides a comprehensive series of maps, diagrams, & commentary designed to meet the needs of classical scholars, as well as general readers. Over 135 maps of the Greek & Roman worlds clearly mark the political affiliations of the cities & states, major military events, trade routes, artistic, cultural & industrial centers, & colonization & exploration. ...

Atlas of the Conflict
- Israel-Palestine is an atlas compiled by author Malkit Shoshan that maps the territorial aspects of the
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Packed with over 50 clear maps, this is an interesting, well-informed account of how the forces on both sides were raised & the sort of men who led them. All the major campaigns & battles are covered, as well as many of the minor ones. The accompanying text briefs the reader on the context as well as the events themselves. ...