790円 In early July 1864, a quickly patched together force of outnumbered Union soldiers under the command of Maj. Gen. Lew Wallace prepared for a last-ditch defense along the banks of the Monocacy River. Behind them, barely fifty miles away, lay the capital of the United States, open to attack. Facing...

2,248円 Finding your way around Japan is a breeze with this handy Tuttle travel atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler and containing all the maps you'll need on your explorations, this atlas includes many views and insets not available elsewhere. The perfect travel guide, this atlas is convenientl...

2,519円 This unique book, a milestone of graphic reporting, has become a trade reference classic since its first publication in the 1970s. Completely revised and updated, the new 9th edition of this groundbreaking atlas with attitude keeps pace with the speed of change, using over 100 thematic world ma...

646円 THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do. ----------------------------- First issued to airmen in the 1950s, the Air Ministry's Sea Survival guide includes original and authentic emergency advice to ...

562円 When you look at Lady Liberty, you see a symbol of American freedom. But did you know that the statue was not even created in the US? There’s an interesting story behind it and this American history book will tell you all about it. To make history learning a lot easier, there are pictures to acco...

1,700円 Die Atlantikkarte des osmanischen Generals Piri Re’is, die um 1500 entstand, gibt seit Langem Rätsel auf: Die Ostküste Südamerikas ist erstaunlich präzise dargestellt – viel genauer, als Europäer sie schon kennen konnten. Erst 200 Jahre später erreichten portugiesische Karten ein ähnliches Niveau...

10,943円 The collection of reliable and comprehensive data on the magnitude, composition and distribution of a country’s population is essential in order for governments to provide services, administer effectively and guide a country’s development. The primary source of basic demographic statistics is fre...

562円 You've probably heard of Magellan in your history books but do you really know his story? You might only know of his achievements and incredible voyages but to know where he got his bravery from, you must first know how he grew up. This biography book will give you that chance to learn more about...

8,756円 The Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada for the years from 1929 to 1937 included a series in nine parts of important papers on "Crucial Maps" which have been a frequent source of reference ever since for students of the history of discovery and of early cartography. Their author, William ...

2,273円 How to Draw a Map is a fascinating meditation on the centuries-old art of map-making, from the first astronomical maps to the sophisticated GPS guides of today. Maps have influenced humanity in many unexpected ways: life, death, sexual reproduction, espionage, war and peace. How to Draw a Map tra...

2,156円 In his last two books, Haworth historian Steven Wood presented a collection of 600 old photographs of the villages of Haworth, Oxenhope and Stanbury. In this fascinating book, the first of a new series, he uses almost 100 old maps to portray further aspects of the history of the three villages. T...

13,122円 The 2016 presidential election was one of the most dramatic upsets in US political history. Virtually all pre-election polls indicated Democrat Hillary Clinton ahead of Republican Donald Trump in the popular vote and Electoral College. The Atlas of the 2016 Elections explains the surprising Trump...