History of the world map by map

More than 140 detailed maps tell the story of pivotal episodes in world history, from the first human migrations out of Africa to the space race. Custom regional and global maps present the history of the world in action, charting how events traced patterns on land and ocean--patterns of exploration...

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Corporate Authors: DK Publishing, Inc, Smithsonian Institution
Other Authors: Snow, Peter (writer of foreword)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London, UK Dorling Kindersley Limited 2018
Edition:First American edition
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