The first and only atlas to present global history in a series of uniform world-to-view maps, this groundbreaking volume allows complete and instant comparison between different periods and regions."--Book cover
The world history from geographical view starting from 4,000,000MYA until 2005
Explore various religions and rituals from different cultures throughout history, enhanced by 13 engaging hands-on projects that allow for immersive learning. The book features 300 vibrant color illustrations and photographs, making the exploration of these diverse traditions both informative and visually captivating.
In a series of 54 full-colour maps covering 3,000 years and spanning the whole of Europe, this book comprehensively charts the dramatic history of the Celts from their origins in the Bronze Age to their present-day diaspora. It deals with the Continental Celts, the Atlantic Celts and the modern Celts and their state of culture.
An exhilarating introduction to the vivid, violent, boisterous world of the Norse myths, and their cultural legacy, in an attractive and handy format.
The Historical Atlas of the Classical World offers a fascinating guide to the history of humanity from the period when Greek civilization was at its height to the time that Islam emerged as one of the world's major faiths. Combining superbly detailed maps with a wealth of supporting narrative and an invaluable A-Z historical encyclopedia, it provides not only unique perspectives on the broad sweep of world history but also detailed coverage of regional developments, presenting hard facts and expert interpretation in a form that is both readily accessible and visually exciting.
In 1998 John Wood worked for Microsoft in Australia. He was a busy, successful man. Then he went on vacation to Nepal and visited a school in a Himalayan village, this changed his life. He helped the school and decided to change the World! He started the charity Room to Read
Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the wonders of the ancient world. Expert text and special fact boxes provide fascinating historical context, with over 3000 amazing photographs, illustrations and maps.
A Complete Guide to the Great Ancient Civilizations.
Sumeria, c.3500 BC, witnessed the birth of the world's very first city by the rich and fertile banks of the Uruk. Over the next four millennia, the social and cultural landscape would change beyond recognition as many of history's most important kingdoms and cities took root. Interweaving Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Persian, Greek and Roman history, this book follows these burgeoning empires over 4,000 years, examining the delicate balance of power as they vied for territory, conquest and glory. From Alexander the Great's 22,000-mile march on Persia to Attila the Hun's plunder of the Roman empire, John Haywood brings the most crucial battles and decisive campaigns to vivid life, and examines the extraordinary cultural achievements of these civilizations - the first written words, the spectacular works of architecture, the growth of democracy and the spread of religions - that changed our world for ever.
This new historical atlas, richly illustrated with photographs, artwork recreations and full-colour maps, explores the world's earliest civilisations from the first farming settlements of Mesopotamia, via Egypt, Greece and Rome, to the civilisations of the Far East, Europe and America.
"Historical Atlas of the Medieval World" gives an overview of world history for 600 AD - 1492 AD.The atlas divides the world into five areas: Americas; Europe; Middle East; Africa; and East & South Asia. The first series of maps and time lines gives an overview of the major events in all of these five areas at once as well as other pertinent details. Then the atlas focuses on each of the five major areas, in turn, and covers their major events in more detail. At the back, there is a A-Z guide to the people, places, and events that were mentioned in the text.
This excitingly presented atlas containing 100 specially drawn full-color maps that relate the story of humankind from its beginnings in Africa to the present day, and will offer the reader fascinating insights into world history and the background to current global events. Extensive coverage in this book sets the major civilizations of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe in their global context and explains their rise to power, conquests, and cultural achievements with wealth of information and more than 50 timelines.
The book delves into the pre-Columbian history of the Atlantic Ocean, tracing its geological formation to the Castilian conquest of the Canary Islands. John Haywood challenges the notion that Atlantic history starts with Columbus, emphasizing that European maritime skills evolved over centuries. Through his travels, he explores diverse locations and the rich tapestry of seafarers and cultures that shaped this history. By intertwining geology, mythology, and maritime technology, the narrative reveals the foundational role of the Atlantic in Europe's global exploration and colonial endeavors.
An original new way of appreciating the vast series of events that have shaped world history, allowing complete and quick comparability between different periods and regions. In Timelines, John Haywood presents a grand sweep of global history in an immediately accessible format. Using concise, insightful, and engaging text summaries alongside timelines, maps, and illustrations, Haywood takes the reader from the origins of our first ancestors up to the present day. A short essay introduces and summarizes the most important political and cultural landmarks, with a clear timeline then presenting events in four categories: “Politics & Economy,” “Religion & Philosophy,” “Science & Technology,” and “Arts & Architecture.” The book’s clear, concise, and accessible format allows the reader to achieve a new understanding of contemporaneous events across the globe, making unexpected and surprising links and connections across history. Who knew, for example, that at the same time the Bayeux Tapestry was being completed in Europe, Chinese scientist Shen Kuo was correctly explaining the origin of fossils? That as Peter the Great was modernizing Russia, Robert de La Salle was exploring the length of the Mississippi River and Christopher Wren was finishing St. Paul’s Cathedral in London? This original and authoritative book offers a unique way of appreciating the diverse array of events that have shaped world history.
A Complete Guide to the Great Civilizations from Egypt and Sumer to the Romans and the Incas
Viking marauders in their longships burst through the defences of ninth-century Europe, striking terror into the hearts of peasants and rulers alike for two centuries. But the Vikings were more than just marine warriors and this atlas shows their development as traders and craftsmen, explorers, settlers and mercenaries. With over sixty full colour maps, it follows the tracks of the Viking merchants who travelled deep into Russia, of Viking mercenaries who served in the emperor’s bodyguard at Constantinople, and Viking mariners who sailed beyond the edge of the known world to North America.
Helps you learn the facts about the lifestyles and skills of past civilizations and societies, and how they developed through time. This title offers 16 step-by-step projects for making models, recipes and toys inspired by the styles, skills and materials of yesteryear. It features more than 350 illustrations and photographs.
Drawing on the latest findings of historians and archaeologists, and illustrated throughout with superbly detailed maps and photographs, this comprehensive guide follows the story of the British Isles from prehistoric times to the present day. The full-color maps are enhanced by the narrative, which examines topics such as the spread of literacy, the roots of organized sport, and the advance of the twentieth-century suburb. Scholarly yet accessible, exploring major events, everyday life, and new historical themes, this volume is set to become the definitive introduction to British and Irish history
Combines the latest research and discoveries with a humorous eye to take us inside the Viking world
The violent and predatory society of Dark Age Scandinavia left a unique impact on the history of medieval Europe. From their chill northern fastness, Norse warriors, explorers and merchants raided, traded, and settled across wide areas of Europe, Asia and the North Atlantic from the late 8th to the mid-11th century. THE VIKING CHRONICLES narrates their story focusing on places where key events were played out, from the sack of Lindisfarne in 793 to the murder in Iceland in 1241 of the saga-writer Snorri Sturluson. Such episodes are fascinating in themselves, but also shed crucial light on the nature of Viking activity – its causes, effects, and the reasons for its decline. In 800 the Scandinavians were barbarians in longboats bent on plunder and rapine; by 1200, their homelands were an integral part of Latin Christendom. John Haywood tells, in authoritative but compellingly readable fashion, the extraordinary story of the Viking Age.
This is an atlas of the 19th century, giving a detailed guide to the people, places and events that shaped the century. Covering the years 1783 to 1914, it contains 54 pages of maps, and shows political and social developments, wars and military campaigns, and religious and cultural change.
Wo liegt die Wiege dessen, was wir als zivilisiert bezeichnen? NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC präsentiert mit „Große Kulturen“ eine spannende Darstellung der Wurzeln moderner Gesellschaften: die Erfindung der Schriftdurch die Sumerer, die gewaltigen Pyramiden der ägyptischen Pharaonen, die Abenteuer der mykenischen Helden im Trojanischen Krieg. Karten, Fotos und Bilder lassen über 5000 Jahre Weltgeschichte lebendig werden.
Sie wollen ein ruhmreicher Wikinger werden? Dieses Buch gibt Ihnen alle Informationen, die Sie brauchen, um als erfolgreicher Wikingerkrieger zu bestehen. Lernen Sie: - wie Sie zu einer Wikingerschar stoßen - was in einem guten Anführer stecken muss - wie man sich bei Festen benimmt - welche Waffen und Rüstungen Sie brauchen - wie man in einem Schildwall kämpft - wie Sie Klöster plündern und Mönche verschleppen - wie Sie sich auf See orientieren - was Sie erwartet, wenn Sie den Heldentod sterben John Haywood nimmt den Leser mit auf eine Zeitreise in das 10. Jahrhundert. Archäologische Erkenntnisse verknüpft er mit modernen Rekonstruktionen und Geschichten aus den nordischen Sagas zu einem lebendigen Bild davon, wie es war, ein Wikinger zu sein.
Die Geschichte der Kelten in Europa erstreckt sich über 3.000 Jahre und umfasst ihre Ursprünge, Wanderungen und ihren Einfluss bis in die Gegenwart. Kaum ein europäisches Land ist ohne keltisches Erbe. Bereits im 6. Jahrhundert v. Chr. waren die Kelten in West- und Mitteleuropa dominant und hinterließen ein einzigartiges künstlerisches, handwerkliches und literarisches Erbe. Ihre Mythen und Legenden, insbesondere die um König Artus, faszinieren bis heute. Keltische Elemente sind in zahlreichen europäischen Volksfesten und Bräuchen lebendig. Besonders geschätzt werden die Kelten für Werte wie Spiritualität und Respekt vor der Natur, die in der modernen Welt oft verloren gehen. Vier keltische Sprachen sind nach wie vor lebendig. Dieser historische Atlas bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die spannungsreiche Geschichte der Kelten, von ihren bronzezeitlichen Ursprüngen bis zu den verstreuten Überresten in der Gegenwart. Jede Karte wird durch informative Texterläuterungen und Abbildungen ergänzt, wodurch die keltische Geschichte anschaulich und verständlich präsentiert wird. Themen wie Heiligtümer, Tempel, Hügelfestungen, die Geschichte des gälischen Irlands und die Bedeutung der walisischen Fürstentümer werden behandelt. Ein hervorragendes Werk, das Bildband und Atlas vereint.
Die Ursprünge der Menschlichen Zivilisation
Die Menschen waren schon immer, freiwillig oder unfreiwillig, auf Wanderung. Der Autor stellt die Kulturgeschichte der Migration und Immigration dar, die bis in die Gegenwart reicht; reich illustriert.
Proche-Orient, Égypte, Grèce et Rome antiques
-více než 3000 nádherných fotografií, obrázků, průřezů, schémat, map a ilustrovaných časových os -120 podrobných návodů na výrobu nejrůznějších historických předmětů, her a modelů starých lodí, vozů i budov -objevy a vynálezy, válčení, obchodování, zábava, rodinný život, móda, umění, řemesla, věda a technika, náboženství ve starých státech -porovnání života, chování i historického vývoje národů a kultur ze všech koutů světa i z různých dějinných období -skvělá inspirace pro školní projekty a napínavá četba pro každého, koho zajímá historie!! -Jedinečná svou názorností a srozumitelností, jedinečná pomůcka pro výuku.
Velké starověké civilizace jsou základem současného moderního světa a dodnes fascinují mnoho lidí. Tato kniha je fundovaným přehledem nejvýznamnějších starověkých kultur, jejich politického vývoje, náboženských představ, znalostí hospodářství, vědy, techniky a písma. Začínaje „prvními“ civilizacemi Sumerů a Egypta přes osobité indické a čínské civilizace, vyspělé kultury antického Řecka a Říma až po tajuplné říše Mayů a Aztéků se čtenář přenese do dávných časů lidstva.
