The Medieval World: An Illustrated Atlas - Hardcover

Thompson, John M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1426205341 ISBN 13: 9781426205347

Publisher: National Geographic, 2010

Synopsis

Sumptuously illustrating the vivid parade of a thousand years of history, 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. Every page glistens with period works of art, fascinating maps, quotes from medieval figures, close-ups of intriguing artifacts, and rich landscape photographs of the places where battles were fought and monarchs were crowned. For every century, a signature city is spotlighted to represent that era's developments. Time lines connect the many dramatic events that took place in these dark and exciting times, which continue to shape our world today. Written by a team of veteran National Geographic writers, this richly illustrated reference includes full index, reading list, and glossary. Less Subjects Civilization, Medieval -- Maps. Europe -- Historical geography -- Maps. Atlases. The medieval worldview : 400-1500 -- The end of an empire : 400-500 -- The post-Roman landscape : 500-600 -- A new world religion : 600-700 -- Charlemagne's century : 700-800 -- A world divided : 800-900 -- The millennium approaches : 900-1000 -- Postmillenial changes : 1000-1100 -- Cultures clash : 1100-1200 -- The rise of commerce : 1200-1300 -- Out of the ashes : 1300-1400 -- The dawn of a new age : 1400-1500.

About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1426205341
• ISBN 13: 9781426205347
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384