The Penguin Atlas Of Ancient History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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Long before the first empire rose or the first city-state drew its borders, the ancient world was already alive with the movement of peoples, the clash of civilisations, and the slow, relentless tide of history — and The Penguin Atlas of Ancient History charts it all with remarkable clarity. Colin McEvedy's indispensable reference work presents the sweeping panorama of human civilisation from prehistoric times through to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 362 AD, using a series of clean, precisely drawn maps accompanied by concise commentary to illustrate the rise and fall of cultures, kingdoms, and empires across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. McEvedy's genius lies in his ability to distil vast historical complexity into a visual and narrative language that is both accessible and authoritative, making this atlas an essential companion for students, scholars, and general readers alike. His maps do not merely record geography — they animate history, tracing the migration of peoples and the shifting frontiers of power across millennia. First published in 1967 as part of Penguin's celebrated atlas series, this work remains a cornerstone of historical cartography, a volume that will leave any reader marvelling at just how much the ancient world has shaped our own.
Author: Colin Mcevedy
Format: Paperback
Genre: Atlases
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Long before the first empire rose or the first city-state drew its borders, the ancient world was already alive with the movement of peoples, the clash of civilisations, and the slow, relentless tide of history — and The Penguin Atlas of Ancient History charts it all with remarkable clarity. Colin McEvedy's indispensable reference work presents the sweeping panorama of human civilisation from prehistoric times through to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 362 AD, using a series of clean, precisely drawn maps accompanied by concise commentary to illustrate the rise and fall of cultures, kingdoms, and empires across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. McEvedy's genius lies in his ability to distil vast historical complexity into a visual and narrative language that is both accessible and authoritative, making this atlas an essential companion for students, scholars, and general readers alike. His maps do not merely record geography — they animate history, tracing the migration of peoples and the shifting frontiers of power across millennia. First published in 1967 as part of Penguin's celebrated atlas series, this work remains a cornerstone of historical cartography, a volume that will leave any reader marvelling at just how much the ancient world has shaped our own.