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Much of human history is destined to be forgotten-but thousands of years have not erased the epic stories of the great empires of the world. Great Empires sweeps through the ages, uncovering the secrets of dynasties from the dawn of human civilization to the 20th century and tracing the path of power around the globe and across the centuries. Each chapter delves into the times, places, and historical forces that gave rise to legendary warriors, charismatic kings, and lasting dynasties. Throughout these epic tales of the great empires we see extraordinary ambition, shrewd calculation, heroic bravery, and surprising foresight-all captured in one complete volume. Organized in chronological order from 2600 B.C. to the 20th century, this comprehensive history weaves together a compelling portrait of more than 30 epic empires using dramatic images, intriguing sidebars, and easy-to-follow time lines. New, meticulously drawn National Geographic maps show the extent of territory held by each empire, major trade routes, paths of military campaigns, locations of principal traded commodities, significant roads, walls and buildings, and sites of pivotal battles. Selected maps also showProduct Identifiers
PublisherNational Geographic Society
ISBN-139781426208294
eBay Product ID (ePID)129272597
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SubjectHistory
Publication Year2012
Number of Pages368 Pages
Publication NameGreat Empires: an Illustrated Atlas
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorNational Geographic
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height284 mm
Item Width241 mm
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorNational Geographic