The Times Atlas of the World
7th Comprehensive Edition
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For over thirty years, The Times Atlas of the World has been celebrated for its beautiful, legible maps and exceptional detail across the globe. The Tenth Comprehensive Edition marks the first complete revision since its debut in 1967, setting a new standard among reference atlases. This edition opens with stunning satellite images of continents and oceans, followed by graphics, photographs, maps, tables, and charts that explore the cosmos, nature, and humanity's relationship with Earth. It includes a comparative list of physical features and a statistical guide to the world's states and territories, concluding with a chronicle of the evolution of world mapping. The central section features 248 pages of meticulously detailed reference maps, showcasing the most accurate geographical knowledge available today. Each map has been redesigned using the latest digital technology, enhancing clarity and legibility. This edition reflects changes from the past decade, including new states, renamed towns, and revised national borders. The expanded index, covering over 200,000 place names, is the largest ever in a single-volume atlas, providing comprehensive details such as descriptions, locations, map references, and coordinates. This atlas represents a significant advancement in cartography, transitioning from hand-etched plates to computer-generated maps. It stands as the finest atlas published, appealing to students, scholars, travel
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The Times Atlas of the World, The Times
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 1985
- Rilegatura
- (Copertina rigida)
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- Titolo
- The Times Atlas of the World
- Sottotitolo
- 7th Comprehensive Edition
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- The Times
- Editore
- Crown
- Pubblicato
- 1985
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 227
- ISBN10
- 0812912985
- ISBN13
- 9780812912982
- Serie
- Categoria
- Tag
- Viaggi, Manuali e guide, Scienza, Atlanti
- Descrizione
- For over thirty years, The Times Atlas of the World has been celebrated for its beautiful, legible maps and exceptional detail across the globe. The Tenth Comprehensive Edition marks the first complete revision since its debut in 1967, setting a new standard among reference atlases. This edition opens with stunning satellite images of continents and oceans, followed by graphics, photographs, maps, tables, and charts that explore the cosmos, nature, and humanity's relationship with Earth. It includes a comparative list of physical features and a statistical guide to the world's states and territories, concluding with a chronicle of the evolution of world mapping. The central section features 248 pages of meticulously detailed reference maps, showcasing the most accurate geographical knowledge available today. Each map has been redesigned using the latest digital technology, enhancing clarity and legibility. This edition reflects changes from the past decade, including new states, renamed towns, and revised national borders. The expanded index, covering over 200,000 place names, is the largest ever in a single-volume atlas, providing comprehensive details such as descriptions, locations, map references, and coordinates. This atlas represents a significant advancement in cartography, transitioning from hand-etched plates to computer-generated maps. It stands as the finest atlas published, appealing to students, scholars, travel