Search Results for ‘Europe’, ‘World Reference’ - 8 matches found

The Times History of Europe Atlas

As described by the publisher:
Europe's complex state-system, in which a large number of competing, sovereign, territorial states have been crammed together, pushing and tugging at each other's frontiers...

Atlas of British Overseas Expansion

This is probably the best atlas of British imperial history yet produced. It features clearly drawn black and white maps accompanied by informative text. The writing style is easy and accessible. The...

Cultural Atlas of Russia and the Former Soviet Union

From the earliest history of the region to the policies of perestroika and glasnost, this atlas covers every aspect of Russian life. There are sections on famous individuals (e.g. Ivan the Terrible...

Scotland - An Encyclopedia of Places and Landscapes

This is the first authoritative and comprehensive reference guide to the topography of Scotland since Francis Groome's Ordnance Gazetteer, published in 1882-5 in seven volumes and updated a decade later...

Provence A-Z

“Province A-Z” is an indispensable, hugely informative and consistently entertaining guide to Provence by the best-selling writer who has made the region his own.
Organised from A-Z but far from a...

London Cemeteries - An Illustrated Guide and Gazetteer

The cemeteries of Greater London have been a neglected area of the capital's history. They are filled not only with the remains of recent generations but also with a wealth of architectural and social...

The Encyclopaedia of Ireland

Possibly the most comprehensive single volume reference published about Ireland and the achievemnts of its people. Presents over 5000 articles by 950 contributors and over 700 illustrations, covering...

The London Encyclopaedia

The London Encyclopaedia is arguably the most comprehensive book on London ever published. That may seem like an audacious statement, but once you’ve held this mighty tome in your hands, you’ll be hard...