{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-world-in-500-maps","title":"A History of the World in 500 Maps","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Grataloup, Christian \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 13\/07\/2023,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 600 pages, 515 Illustrations, color,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780500252659,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrace the history of the world in over 500 easy-to-follow maps, from the dawn of humanity to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Organized chronologically, A History of the World in 500 Maps tells a clear, linear story, bringing together themes as diverse as religion, capitalism, warfare, geopolitics, popular culture and climate change. Meticulously rendered maps chart the sequence of broad historical trends, from the dispersal of our species across the globe to the colonizing efforts of imperial European powers in the 18th century, as well as exploring moments of particular significance in rich detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  • Visualizes 7 million years of human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Analyses cities and kingdoms as well as countries and continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Features major technical developments, from the invention of farming in the Fertile Crescent to the Industrial Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Charts the spread of major global religions, including Christianity and Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Explores the increasing interconnectivity of our world through exploration and trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Investigates warfare and battles from across the ages, from Alexander the Great’s conquests to the D-Day offensive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43101113843756,"sku":"9780500252659","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9780500252659.jpg?v=1713002088","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.live\/products\/a-history-of-the-world-in-500-maps","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}