historical geography

Presents an historical atlas that discusses the history and significance of forty-five places in the Holy Land including Israel, Lebanon, the West Bank, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Turkey, Greece, and Italy, and contains detailed maps, photographs, and illustrations.

Traces the history of Africa from the first appearance of man to the late twentieth century, covering the development of modern man, African languages, crossing of the Sahara, the exploitation of the Niger, gold and ivory trade, Christendom and Islam, and other topics.

The Great Wall of China is one of the worlds best-known landmarks. Winding east to west through parts of China, the wall cuts a trail through deserts, around mountains, and to the sea.

Presents an historical atlas of the Crusades, covering such topics as the conflicts between Roman and Orthodox Christian churches, Arab conquests, and the attempts to reclaim the Holy Land, and contains detailed maps, photographs, and illustrations.

Presents an historical atlas of Ancient America containing detailed maps, photographs, and illustrations on the civilizations of over three thousand years of Mesoamerican society, commerce, political, and social development, and describes the Toltecs, Zapotecs, Mixtee, Mayans, and Aztecs.

Two-color and four-color maps illustrate aspects of each period of American history. Accompanying text, tables, graphs, and charts recall our national history.