A History of the World in 500 Maps

Christian Grataloup, Patrick Boucheron, Charlotte Becquart-Rousset , Légendes Cartographie

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English

Thames & Hudson
29 September 2023

History; General & world history; Historical maps & atlases

Trace the history of the world in over 500 easy-to-follow maps, from the dawn of humanity to the present day.

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.

• Visualizes 7 million years of human history.

• Analyses cities and kingdoms as well as countries and continents.

• Features major technical developments, from the invention of farming in the Fertile Crescent to the Industrial Revolution.

• Charts the spread of major global religions, including Christianity and Islam.

• Explores the increasing interconnectivity of our world through exploration and trade.

• Investigates warfare and battles from across the ages, from Alexander the Great's conquests to the D-Day offensive.

By: Christian Grataloup
Introduction by: Patrick Boucheron
Contributions by: Charlotte Becquart-Rousset, Légendes Cartographie
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 170mm,
Weight: 1.330kg
ISBN: 9780500252659
ISBN 10: 0500252653
Pages: 600
Publication Date: 29 September 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Christian Grataloup is a specialist in geohistorical research and Professor Emeritus at Paris Diderot University. He has written or contributed to numerous books and atlases about world history. Patrick Boucheron is a historian and professor at the College de France. He has been a member of the scientific committee of the popular French history magazine L'Histoire since 1999 and has written numerous books on global history and the history of the Middle Ages in particular. Legendes Cartography has produced the maps for the magazine L'Histoire as well as many atlases and textbooks for over two decades.