The Atlas of Atlases

The Atlas of Atlases
Author: Philip Parker
Publisher: Liber Historica
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2022-10-25
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0711268053

A lavishly illustrated look at the most important atlases in history and the cartographers who made them.

Historical Atlases

Historical Atlases
Author: Walter Goffart
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2011-04-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0226300722

Today we can walk into any well-stocked bookstore or library and find an array of historical atlases. The first thorough review of the source material, Historical Atlases traces how these collections of "maps for history"—maps whose sole purpose was to illustrate some historical moment or scene—came into being. Beginning in the sixteenth century, and continuing down to the late nineteenth, Walter Goffart discusses milestones in the origins of historical atlases as well as individual maps illustrating historical events in alternating, paired chapters. He focuses on maps of the medieval period because the development of maps for history hinged particularly on portrayals of this segment of the postclassical, "modern" past. Goffart concludes the book with a detailed catalogue of more than 700 historical maps and atlases produced from 1570 to 1870. Historical Atlases will immediately take its place as the single most important reference on its subject. Historians of cartography, medievalists, and anyone seriously interested in the role of maps in portraying history will find it invaluable.

Kids' World Atlas

Kids' World Atlas
Author: Karen Foster
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1404861998

Provides information about the geography of each of the continents, including landforms, bodies of water, climate, plants, animals, population, and flags, and about the poles and the oceans.

The Photographic Atlas of the Stars

The Photographic Atlas of the Stars
Author: H.J.P Arnold
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 1999-05-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0750306548

The Photographic Atlas of the Stars contains 50, high-quality full color photographs of the entire night sky of the northern and southern hemispheres. Each plate is accompanied by a star map of the identical area, which identifies the main stars of the constituent constellations as well as other interesting astronomical objects. In addition to this detail, Sir Patrick Moore has written a commentary for each plate that highlights the stars and objects of interest to observers equipped with binoculars and that includes detailed tabular information on astronomical objects of the region. The resulting double-page spread provides an invaluable reference for the amateur astronomer, detailing the constellations and other heavenly bodies of interest that are observable with the naked eye, binoculars, or a small telescope.

Atlas of Improbable Places

Atlas of Improbable Places
Author: Travis Elborough
Publisher: Aurum Press
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2021-07-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 0711264015

Atlas of Improbable Places shows the modern world from surprising new vantage points that will inspire urban explorers and armchair travellers alike to consider a new way of understanding the world we live in.

Images of the World

Images of the World
Author: John Amadeus Wolter
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 484
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN:

Lavishly illustrated with 196 rare and historical maps it recounts tales of atlas makers from pre-Gutenberg to electronic atlas.

Wonders of the World Atlas

Wonders of the World Atlas
Author: Neil Morris
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1998
Genre: Antiquities
ISBN: 9781854345622

Looking at the natural and human-made features on our planet, this book is organised by the world's seven continents. Each spread contains a computer-generated map with picture icons of landmarks that give the area its character, from spectacular mountains and canyons to castles, temples, monuments and public buildings. Both ancient and modern wonders are covered. All the landmarks on the map are featured on the page, either in the main text, in a factfile or in a Can You Find panel. The book also contains four feature spreads on different types of buildings, palaces, places of worship and the seven wonders of the world.

Underground Cities

Underground Cities
Author: Mark Ovenden
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1781318948

With over 60 per cent of the world’s population living in cities, the networks beneath our feet – which keep the cities above moving – are more important than ever before. Yet we never truly see how these amazing feats of engineering work. Just how deep do the tunnels go? Where do the sewers, bunkers and postal trains run? And, how many tunnels are there under our streets? Each featured city presents a ‘skyline of the underground’ through specially commissioned cut-away illustrations and unique cartography. Drawing on geography, cartography and historical oddities, Mark Ovenden explores what our cities look like from the bottom up.

Florida Recreation Atlas

Florida Recreation Atlas
Author: National Geographic Maps
Publisher: National Geographic Maps
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781597755221

The new National Geographic Benchmark Recreation Atlases are an ideal recreation resource complete with accurate, detailed topographic maps. They contain a wealth of robust travel information, including campground locations, state park maps, sports and activity destinations, museums, hunting and fishing information, historic sites and even climate details. Every feature is clearly labelled, field-checked and verified, and everything is organised for convenience and intuitive ease-of-use. The books feature a double laminated cover to prevent wear and tear. Scale : 1:200,000 Flat Size : 381 x 254 mm.

National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World

National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World
Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426216602

With more than 550 maps and graphics, all completely revised, this atlas provides accurate coverage of the whole world. Introductory sections for each continent are also fully updated and feature stunning images that portray unique physical geography and highlight the sprawling extent of major cities. The flags and country facts at the end of each continental section reflect the latest statistics from national and international sources.