John M. Thompson Livres

Focusing on the Mediterranean world, this historical atlas vividly captures a millennium of events from A.D. 400 to 1500, showcasing the fall of Rome to the age of discovery. Each page features exquisite period art, detailed maps, and artifacts, along with rich landscape photography of significant locations. Signature cities represent key developments of each century, while time lines link dramatic historical events. Crafted by experienced National Geographic writers, it serves as a comprehensive reference with an index, reading list, and glossary.

This comprehensive historical atlas concentrates on the Mediterranean world but also shows what happened across the globe between A.D. 400 and 1500--from the fall of Rome to the age of discovery. Sumptuously illustrated, it features period works of art, fascinating maps, quotes from medieval figures, close-ups of intriguing artifacts, and rich landscape photographs. For every century, a signature city is spotlighted to represent that era's developments, and time lines connect the many dramatic events that took place in these dark and exciting times.

This beautiful family reference from National Geographic tells the story of America through its presidents, revolutionaries, visionaries, inventors, entertainers and even its most notorious villains.

Focusing on the diplomatic tensions in Paris, the narrative explores the differing views among diplomats regarding the Russian situation after World War I. It delves into how Allied policy evolved during the conference, ultimately resulting in a reluctant intervention in Russia in 1919. The book spans from the Armistice to January 1920, providing insights into the complexities of international relations during this pivotal period.

Sacred Matters, Stately Concerns: Faith and Politics in Asia, Past and Present examines the complex and intertwined nature of «politics» and «religion» in diverse cultures within Asia, ranging from China and Japan to Indonesia, Pakistan, and India.