National Geographic atlas of world history / Noel Grove ; prepared by the Book Division, National Geographic Society ; [foreword by Daniel J. Boorstin].

Author: Grove, Noel
Additional Titles: Atlas of world history
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, [©1997]
Physical Description: 1 atlas (400 pages) : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
Additional Creators: National Geographic Society (U.S.). Book Division

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Contents

Early man to 500 B.C: Ancient world -- 500 B.C. to A.D. 500: Classical age -- 500 to 1400: Isolated realms -- 1400 to 1700: New links and contacts -- 1700 to 1900: Quickening change -- Twentieth century: Vanishing empires.

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A chronological history of the world, providing information about six separate eras, each featuring a map of the world that highlights selected historical events, as well as a timeline; covering the years from pre-history through the late twentieth century.

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ISBN

0792270487
9780792270485
0792270231 (deluxe ed.)
9780792270232 (deluxe ed.)

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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National Geographic atlas of world history / Noel Grove ; prepared by the Book Division, National Geographic Society ; [foreword by Daniel J. Boorstin].

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