From the Publisher In 99 full-color maps spread over 175 pages, the Barrington Atlas recreates the entire world of the Greeks and Romans from the British Isles to the Indian subcontinent and deep into North Africa. It spans the territory of more than 75 modern countries. Its large format (13 1/4 x 18 1/4) has been custom-designed by the leading...

A great book on the people and development ofHawaii. Includes pictures of old and new Hawaiiand tables of various statistics showing Hawaii'sdevelopment over the years.

From Christopher Columbus to Charles Darwin, this atlas follows the journeys of great explorers throughout history and around the world. The book features timelines and maps in each section; major inserts on famous explorers, their routes of march and the people they met; and detailed illustrations of the various machines they used. 130 color il...

An ideal introduction to the study of population, this highly accessible textbook outlines the fundamental concepts and measurement techniques of demography. Assuming the reader has no prior knowledge, the book begins by defining key terms and presenting a brief overview of the topic. Subsequent chapters trace demography from its early beginning...

Using full color maps and illustrations, The Routledge Historical Atlas of American Religion examines the changing peoples and creeds that have greatly affected the course of American life. Starting with the religions of Native Americans and moving from the Puritanism of the early English settlers to the Catholicism of immigrants of the 19th and...

From its humble origins as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the banks of the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become one of the most advanced civilizations of its time. Noted Egyptologist Bill Manley traces its history from the founding of Memphis around 5000 B.C. Recent archaeological evidence sheds new light on the vast architectural legacy of on...

A major new history atlas, uniquely international in approach, incorporating the latest research on Asian, African, and South American history. 220-page time chart. 450 color maps.