History of the World Map by Map by DK, Foreword by Peter Snow - Non Fiction - Hardback

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780241601006
Publisher: DK (Dorling Kindersley)
Age Range: Adult / Young Adult

Overview
History of the World Map by Map is a richly illustrated reference atlas that traces the human story from the first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and beyond, told through more than 130 specially made maps. Produced by DK with a foreword by renowned broadcaster and historian Peter Snow, this hardback edition charts empires, migrations, revolutions, and turning points across every continent. Rather than a plain timeline, each spread uses cartography to show how geography shaped history. It's an accessible, gift-worthy reference for history lovers, students, and anyone who enjoys learning through maps.

About the Book
History of the World Map by Map takes readers on a chronological journey through humanity's past, using maps as the guiding thread instead of text alone. Beginning with prehistory and early human migration out of Africa, the book moves through the Ancient World, the Middle Ages, the Early Modern period, the age of Revolution and Industry, the era of Progress and Empire, and finally the Modern World up to the present day. Along the way, readers see empires rise and fall, from the Egyptians and Aztecs to the British Empire and the Soviet Union, and discover how innovations like writing, printing, and tool-making spread from one region to another. The book also explores the growth of the world's great religions, the voyages of early explorers, and difficult chapters of history such as the abolition of slavery, presenting each event in its true geographic context. Each map is paired with clear commentary explaining what happened, and where. This updated hardback edition includes newly added maps and has been reviewed and refreshed to reflect a more diverse and inclusive telling of world history. The combination of striking visual design and carefully researched detail makes it equally suited to focused study, casual browsing, or dipping in and out chapter by chapter. Whether tracing trade routes, following the spread of empires, or comparing how different eras understood their own world, readers come away with a genuinely spatial sense of history rather than a simple list of dates.

Key Benefits

• Over 130 specially made maps that place world history in clear geographic context
• Covers prehistory through the modern era in one comprehensive hardback volume
• Foreword by respected broadcaster and historian Peter Snow
• Updated edition with newly added maps and refreshed content
• Durable hardback binding ideal for repeated reference and display
• Makes an engaging gift for history buffs, students, and map lovers

About the Author
This volume is produced by DK (Dorling Kindersley), a publisher renowned worldwide for beautifully illustrated, fact-driven reference books that make complex subjects accessible to readers of all ages. DK's editorial and design teams work with historians and cartographers to create the detailed maps and clear commentary found throughout this atlas. The foreword is contributed by Peter Snow, a British journalist, author, and broadcaster who served as ITN's Diplomatic and Defence Correspondent and presented Newsnight for nearly two decades. Peter Snow has written extensively on history, co-authoring several acclaimed books with his son Dan.

Why You'll Love This Book
Packed with over 130 vivid maps and clear, engaging commentary, this hardback atlas turns world history into a visual journey anyone can follow. It's a standout gift for birthdays, holidays, or graduation, and a durable reference that belongs on any history lover's shelf, in a classroom library, or on a coffee table for endless browsing.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.