Great empires an illustrated atlas

• Corporate Author: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
• Other Authors: Hyslop, Stephen G. 1950- Stephen Garrison (Editor), Daniels, Patricia 1955- (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, D.C. National Geographic Society 2011
• Subjects: Imperialism > Atlases; History, Ancient > Atlases; Middle Ages > Atlases; History, Modern > Atlases
• Online Access: Click Here to View Status and Holdings.
• Physical Description: 367 pages illustrations, maps 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 356) and index
• ISBN: 9781426208294; 1426208294

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 show the changes in physical geography between ancient and modern coastlines. Sidebars, images, and text showcase the historic leaders such as Hammurabi, Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Genghis Khan, who had grandiose visions for their world.