This fascinating heritage in breathtaking National Geographic style with gorgeous photographs and artwork, engaging narrative, information sidebars, and premium

Indexes kept up to date with supplements.

An illustrated history of maps and mapmaking, including reproductions of 200 antique maps.

Covers the history of the British Empire from 1600 to the present day, and its transition from ruler of half the world to its current status of isolated, econom

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