The medieval world: an illustrated atlas

This comprehensive historical atlas concentrates on the Mediterranean world but also shows what happened across the globe between A.D. 400 and 1500--from the fall of Rome to the age of discovery. Sumptuously illustrated, it features period works of art, fascinating maps, quotes from medieval figures...

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Main Author: Thompson, John M. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC National Geographic 2009
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:This comprehensive historical atlas concentrates on the Mediterranean world but also shows what happened across the globe between A.D. 400 and 1500--from the fall of Rome to the age of discovery. Sumptuously illustrated, it features period works of art, fascinating maps, quotes from medieval figures, close-ups of intriguing artifacts, and rich landscape photographs. For every century, a signature city is spotlighted to represent that era's developments, and time lines connect the many dramatic events that took place in these dark and exciting times
Item Description:Includes index
Includes bibliographical references (366 p.) and index
Physical Description:383 S. Ill., Kt.
ISBN:9781426205347
9781426205330