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 ...
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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.
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Leather-like padded covers. In very good, unmarked condition. No dust jacket. Your purchase benefits world-wide relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee.
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Near Fine. Book. 11h x 9 1/2w. A real nice clean unmarked 384 page first edition padded leather hardcover. Has a light crease on front cover. Has Gilt cover and spine lettering and page edgesg. Information set up in 100 year categories from A.D. 400 and 1500--from the fall of Rome to the age of discovery. Beautifully illustrated throughout.