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In December 1995 Gilbert Bland was chased from a rare book room of Johns Hopkins University, clutching a 232-year-old map. He turned out to be one of the greatest map...

A uniquely illustrated guide to the history of our world Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and...

Recognized as the standard work of reference on English place-name etymology, this edition gives the historical and modern forms of over 10,000 place names with explanations of their meanings.

This atlas explores the causes, course and consequences of World War II. Clear maps and diagrams are accompanied by a facing page of explanatory text addressing not just battles and...

"The Historical Atlas "series explores pivotal events and areas of cultural interest in great detail. Most books in this series are available both in hardcover, and in paperback with flaps,...

Europe is the smallest of the world's continents, yet its culture and languages have come to dominate the world we know today. The History Atlas of Europe explores the extraordinary...

Which countries were under a dictatorship? Where did the Beatles perform live outside the UK? Where were atomic bombs tested? Which nations boycotted the 1966 World Cup? What was the...

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A Waterstones Best Nature & Travel Writing Book 2025 'Educational, smart and funny' Richard Osman 'This book is superb' Charlie Brooker 'Brilliant. Fascinating. Hilarious.' Jonn Elledge,...

Found in Translation: The Unexpected Origins of Place Names unravels the tangled threads of history and etymology to uncover the strange, intriguing and enlightening stories that have shaped the names...

Revised and updated for 2003-2004, this reference has a 48-page A-Z country-by-country gazetteer with information on population and land area for all the countries of the world, illustrated with flags,...

Your fully updated guide to the world Featuring DK's outstanding cartography and eye-popping design, this fully revised 7th edition is an unparalleled visual reference of the world we live in....

Australia in Maps is an essential read for all bibliophiles, cartographers and those who simply love beautiful books. Aimed at introducing readers to the breadth and diversity of the National...

This reference is a guide to a full understanding of the complicated history of Eastern Europe. Addressing the need for a comprehensive map collection for reference and classroom use, the...

A new, fully updated edition of this popular atlas in the Collins world atlas range. Designed in the distinctive Collins style, it is the ideal reference atlas for school, home...

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A Waterstones Best Nature & Travel Writing Book 2025 'Educational, smart and funny' Richard Osman 'This book is superb' Charlie Brooker 'Brilliant. Fascinating. Hilarious.' Jonn Elledge,...

This new, comprehensive and meticulously planned atlas covers the history of every region of the world at every period of its history. Prepared by a team of expert historians it...

Which countries were under a dictatorship? Where did the Beatles perform live outside the UK? Where were atomic bombs tested? Which nations boycotted the 1966 World Cup? What was the...

Discover new places with authoritative atlases, beautifully designed and packaged. A pocket-sized Times World Atlas makes this a perfect little gift. Fully revised and improved to take account of all...

Discover new places with authoritative atlases, beautifully designed and packaged. A pocket-sized Times World Atlas makes this a perfect little gift. Fully revised and improved to take account of all...

Found in Translation: The Unexpected Origins of Place Names unravels the tangled threads of history and etymology to uncover the strange, intriguing and enlightening stories that have shaped the names...

Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes a closer look at our Roads, Avenues, Groves, Gardens, Hills and Lanes. There are around 800,000 streets in the UK and the name of each...

Londoners and tourists alike probably wonder about the meaning of such street names as Piccadilly, Pall Mall, Old Bailey, Houndsditch and Crutched Friars. John Wittich explains the origins of these...

Reader's Digest and world-class cartographers Bartholomew use state-of-the-art cartographic technology to create this comprehensive atlas. It's completely revised and updated to reflect political and population changes and includes an easy-to-use...

WHO...was the only modern leader to return fire during an assassination attempt? WHY...is kissing on trains banned in France? WHICH...island used to be home to a crocodile that jumped on...

A beautiful gift for the adventurers in your family. A new, fully updated edition of this bestselling atlas of the world. Great value and contains all the world maps you...

An ideal gift for anyone with an intrigue for geographical curiosities. Defined as sovereign states with a very small population, land area, or both, microstates serve as fascinating case studies...

An ideal gift for anyone with an intrigue for geographical curiosities. Defined as sovereign states with a very small population, land area, or both, microstates serve as fascinating case studies...

Travel this iconic route with a trusted map Are you looking for your next adventure? Planning your trip couldn't be easier with the Collins Amalfi Coast Adventure Map. In full...

Travel this iconic route with a trusted map Are you looking for your next adventure? Journeying down New Zealand's South Island is one of the top road trips in the...

Travel this iconic route with a trusted map Are you looking for your next adventure? The Pacific Coast Highway has been named one of the best road trips in the...

Written by a dedicated selenophile (a person who loves the Moon), this guide to Earth's celestial companion is a non-technical narrative that quickly elevates the lunar novice to lunar authority....

An ideal gift for anyone with an intrigue for geographical curiosities. Defined as sovereign states with a very small population, land area, or both, microstates serve as fascinating case studies...

Which nations have launched which animals into space? Which countries have no sea views? Where were our planet's now-extinct species last sighted? Who is behind the great avocado boom? Where...

Discover new places with authoritative atlases, beautifully designed and packaged.An excellent world atlas for everyday use at home or work, representing broad coverage at a great price. Clear, authoritative Times...

Author: Jim Best (Jack C. Threet and Richard L. Threet Professor) Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 400 A stunningly illustrated atlas of the world's rivers, estuaries, and deltas, and their...

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