Rand McNally Historical Atlas of the World
by Rand McNally, Knight Biggerstaff (Editor), R. R. . Palmer (Editor)
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The Historical Atlas of the World presents important periods and turning points in 5,000 years of world history through 48 pages of thematic maps. Large and colorful maps cover early civilizations through modern times. Also features a helpful section on how to use the atlas.Tags
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A beautiful comprehensive atlas focused on presenting the history of civilization from its beginnings to the late twentieth century. It thus provides a useful reference and companion for all who are studying world history with special focus on the development of major centers of growth and exploration.
Roughly chronological, regions of the world are investigated in turn. Different projections and layouts keep things interesting to read through as an overview of history. Generally dates are provided, sometimes not. So, Kingdom of Mali goes undated while it is interesting to see the empires of Central and South American comparatively presented on a single page.
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Knight Biggerstaff, February 28, 1906 - May 19, 2001. Knight Biggerstaff was born on February 28, 1906 in Berkeley, California. He graduated from the UNiversity of California at Berkeley in 1927 and received his master's degree and doctorate from Harvard. He then traveled to China to study at Yenching University in Bejing. Biggerstaff was a China show more specialist in the State Department during the second World War and acted as an interpretor during peace talks. In 1945, he engaged in negotiations that involved the Chinese Nationalist Leader, Chiang Kai-shek and the Communist leaders, Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai. He was credited with helping prepare George Marshall's plan for a compromise between the two sides. Biggerstaff was falsely accused a Communist in the McCarthy scare when the agreement fell apart, but eventually cleared his name. Biggerstaff was the head of the department of Asian studies at Cornell University from 1946 to 1956 and the head of the history department from 1956 to 1963. Knight Biggerstaff died in Ithaca, New York on May 19, 2001 at the age of 95. show less
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- Rand McNally Historical Atlas of the World
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- English
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