History Map by Map Collection (Hardcover)
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Add to basketSold by CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 29 June 2022
Condition: New
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Witness our incredible human story unfold and chart the worlds most significant battles through these bold and beautiful bold maps now available in a beautifully packaged box set. SI History Map by Map Collection combines three visually stunning titles (History of the World, Battles, and World War II) in one exquisite slipcase that journeys through global history. Each book contains over 100 specially created maps, offering a window into the key events that crafted our global society, the decisive battles that shaped military history, and the major theatres of war that decided Allied victory over the Axis powers. Prepare to bring history to life as you uncover: - Maps that combines beautiful illustrations with satellite relief data for unrivalled accuracy and detail.- Maps are overlaid with infographic text panels for a deeper understanding of each episode.- Feature pages offer a closer look at key people, developments, and turning points. - Timelines show the chronology of events to enhance the reader's understanding. - Narrative overviews at key points in the story provide a cohesive picture of events.- Photo feature spreads explore topics beyond key moments. - Stunning historic images and easy-to-read text bring history to life on the page.History of the WorldHistory of the World investigates how elements of civilization, such as writing and tool-making, came into being and spread from one country to the next. It chronicles the rise of the worlds great religions, and of human endeavour such as the voyages of early explorers. It retells stories of adversity such as the abolition of slavery, and shows how people have always migrated for a better life, from the very first humans moving across Africa, to millions of 19th-century Europeans crossing the Atlantic in search of the American dream.BattlesBattles hones in on the decisive conflicts that characterized battlefields from the ancient world to the bomb-scarred landscapes of modern warfare and beyond. Engrossing maps unpack historys most famous battles, displayed in fascinating detail alongside brand new, in-depth expert analysis to explain how legendary military milestones were won and lost. Historic maps, paintings, photographs, and objects take you to the heart of the action; famous commanders and military leaders are profiled, and the impact of groundbreaking weapons and battlefield innovations is revealed. World War IIWorld War II magnifies in greater detail the key developments that led to the most destructive war on record, combining unprecedented visual detail with specially created and historical maps illustrating all major theatres of war. Layers of information show how the conflict raged around the globe on land, air, and sea, while timelines provide a comprehensive chronology of events. Archival photographs, contemporary artefacts, and profiles of famous leaders reveal the full story of the war that shaped the modern world. Authenticated by The Smithsonian Institution, this box set is an unmissable visual guide to ancient, medieval, and modern history in all corners of the world, ideal for map lovers and history enthusiasts everywhere. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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