The Mountains of the Mediterranean World

The Mountains of the Mediterranean World
Author: J. R. McNeill
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2003-12-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780521522885

An environmental history of the mountain areas of Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Morocco.

The Geography of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Geography of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Author: Haris Gekić
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030985237

This monograph provides a comprehensive overview of fundamental scientific insights into the geographical features of a country which was and still is in the centre of the geopolitical battle of the large world powers and especially neighboring countries. The book presents the scientifically proven reserves of individual resources such as: mineral riches, land, forests, flora and fauna, water and climate features, to the extent needed, through statistical indicators and geographic maps. The authors point to features and specifics of the existing interdependence of economic and political development and impact of natural resources on spatial development which can be useful for potential investors, spatial planers, decision makers, politicians, geographers, students, large Bosnian diaspora and anyone interested in area of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This book fills the gap in geographical literature on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the English language. The monograph appeals to researchers and scholars of all levels in the fields of geography, geopolitics, history and related fields and everyone interested in this country between East and West.

The Catch

The Catch
Author: Richard C. Hoffmann
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 583
Release: 2023-04-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1108845460

Insightful analysis of relationships between human communities and aquatic ecosystems of Europe from c. 500 to 1500 CE.