A literary and historical atlas of Europe by J. G. Bartholomew Published by J. M. Dent & Co., London, 1923, Everyman's Library # 496). Hardcover. Size: 7" x 4.5" (approximately).
This book covers the geography of Europe, mapped out not only to define the frontiers and countries, but to illustrate history and literature (especially English literature). It is a treasure trove for the study of European history. It has information on European cultures, customs, habits, mutual differences, religions, economies, conflicts, geography, etc. A fantastic book for history, geography, atlas, and literature enthusiasts.
This 1923 Edition was updated and expanded to include 32 pages of maps covering:
* The great battles of the world
* Maps which relate to English literature
* An Outline Map of England and Wales showing the situation of the greater monasteries and religious houses.
* Two outline maps which illustrate Medieval and Revolutionary Paris.
* The Map of London as it was rebuilt after the Fire, and up to the end of the eighteenth century.
CONTENTS:
COLORED MAPS
* THE WORLD ACCORDING TO ORTELIUS, 1570
* THE WORLD, showing the Great Lines of International Commerce in connection with Europe.
* OROGRAPHICAL CENTRAL EUROPE, showing the height of each country above Sea Level
* ETHNOGRAPHICAL CENTRAL EUROPE
* THE OLD WORLD, Early Explorers World as known to Homer, Ptolemy, and Martin Behaim.
* BARBARIAN AND BYZANTINE EMPIRES, 525 A.D.
* THE BARBARIAN MIGRATIONS — Huns, Angles, Saxons, Jutes, Goths, Vandals
* BYZANTINE EMPIRE AT THE DEATH OF JUSTINIAN, 565 A.D.
* EUROPE AT THE DEATH OF CHARLEMAGNE, 814 A.D.
* EXPANSION OF CHRISTIANITY, from the Second to the 14th Centuries
* SARACEN DOMINIONS
* THE CRUSADES, 1096-1270
* EUROPE AT THE TIME OF THE CRUSADES, 1189
* NORSE-VIKING INVASIONS - Kingdom of Canute
* ANGLO-SAXON BRITAIN “The Heptarchy"
* NORMAN ENGLAND, showing Possessions of William I & Dominions dependent on him
* ANGEVIN DOMINIONS IN THE 12th CENTURY, showing Dominions of England and her Dependencies, and Dominions of France and her Dependencies
* OTTOMAN EMPIRE AT FALL OF CONSTANTINOPLE, 1453
* SPANISH KINGDOMS AFTER 1513
* GERMANY & N. ITALY, End of 15th Century
* EUROPE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REFORMATION, 1519
* FRANCE, 1618-1648
* GERMANY AND N. ITALY, from the Reformation to the ThirtyYears' War, 1615-1648
* ITALY, from the 16th to the 18th Centuries
* CENTRAL EUROPE, 1789
* CENTRAL EUROPE, 1810
* EUROPE, 1815.
* MODERN EUROPE
* ECONOMIC MAP OF EUROPE, showing Chief Industrial Districts, Agricultural and Stock-rearing, and Fishing
* PRINCIPAL RAILWAY AND STEAMBOAT ROUTES IN CENTRAL EUROPE & THE MEDITERRANEAN
* BRITISH ISLES, AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS
* BRITISH ISLES, LEADING INDUSTRIES
* ENGLAND AND WALES, Northern Section
* ENGLAND AND WALES, Southern Section
* OROGRAPHICAL CENTRAL ENGLAND, showing the Height of each District above Sea Level
* OROGRAPHICAL SOUTH-EAST ENGLAND
* OROGRAPHICAL CENTRAL SCOTLAND
* SCOTLAND, Northern Section
* SCOTLAND, Southern Section
* IRELAND, Northern Section
* IRELAND, Southern Section
* HOLLAND AND BELGIUM
* FRANCE
* GERMANY
* CENTRAL GERMANY
* CZECHO-SLOVAKIA, AUSTRIA & HUNGARY
* ITALY
* NORTHERN AND CENTRAL ITALY, with Environs of Rome
* SPAIN AND PORTUGAL
* SWITZERLAND, showing Height of Mountains
* SCANDINAVIA & THE BALTIC STATES
* RUSSIA IN EUROPE
* POLAND-Before Union with Lithuania; at its Greatest Extent; in the Time of Napoleon I, Limits of Russia, Prussia, and Austria in 1914; Present limits.
* CHANGES IN TURKEY IN EUROPE SINCE 1856
* BALKAN STATES
* DENSITY OF POPULATION, 1901
* A BRIEF SURVEY OF THE ENGLISH COINAGE FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO THE PRESENT DAY
LINE MAPS
* FIFTEEN DECISIVE BATTLES OF THE WORLD
* BATTLE OF MARATHON, 29th September, 490 B.C.
* SYRACUSE AT THE TIME OF THE SIEGE, 415-413 B.C.
* BATTLE OF ARBELA
* BATTLE OF METAURUS, 208 B.C.
* BATTLEFIELD OF ARMINIUS AND VARUS, 9 A.D.
* BATTLE OF CHALONS, 451 A.D.
* BATTLE OF TOURS OR POICTIERS, 732, Showing Original Position of Charles Martel's Army
* HASTINGS-BATTLE OF SENLAC, 14th October, 1066
* ORLEANS BEFORE JOAN OF ARC'S ENTRY
* THE ARMADA, 1588
* BATTLE OF BLENHEIM, 13th August, 1704
* BATTLE OF PULTAWA, 28th June, 1709
* VICTORY OF AMERICANS AT SARATOGA, 1777
* BATTLE OF VALMY, 20th September, 1792
* BATTLE OF WATERLOO, 18th June, 1815
FAMOUS BRITISH BATTLES
* BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN, 20th June, 1314
* BATTLE OF CRECY, 25th August, 1346 BATTLE OF POICTIERS, 19th September, 1356
* BATTLES & SIEGES OF THE CIVIL WAR, 1642-1651
* BATTLE OF AGINCOURT, 25th October, 1415
* BATTLE OF EDGEHILL, 23rd October, 1642
* BATTLE OF MARSION MOOR, 2nd July, 1644
* BATTLE OF NASEBY, 14th June, 1645
* BATTLE OF DUNBAR, 3rd September, 1650
* BATTLE OF THE NILE, 1st August, 1798
* BATTLE OF COPENHAGEN, 2nd April, 1801
* BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR, 21st October, 1805
MAPS ILLUSTRATING DISTRICTS CONNECTED WITH FAMOUS BOOKS & THEIR AUTHORS
* ROUTE OF THE CANTERBURY PILGRIMS, from London to Canter.
* THE LAND OF BURNS.
* THE LAND OF SCOTT
* IVANHOE," showing the journeys of Cedric, Isaac, The Templar, etc.
* MAP OF LONDON, illustrating Pepys Diary, Evelyn's Diary, Dr. Johnson, etc.
* THE ARTHURIAN REGIONS
* THE LAKE DISTRICT, associated with Wordsworth, Coleridge, Southey, De Quincey, Ruskin, etc.
* DICKENS' WORKS, Places mentioned in
* BALZAC'S "CATHERINE DE MEDICI"
* GEORGE ELIOT'S COUNTRY
* IRVING'S "CONQUEST OF GRANADA," Principal Towns mentioned in
* DUMAS' NOVELS, Principal Places mentioned in
* THE NETHERLANDS AND BELGIUM, illustrating Motley's " Rise of the Dutch Republic"
* THE CLOISTER AND THE HEARTH, Map to illustrate
* THE MONASTERIES OF ENGLAND AND WALES
* BORROW'S "LAVENGRO," Places mentioned in
*” WESTWARD Ho!" Voyages of Amyas Leigh in the Rose and the Vengeance
* PARIS AT THE TIME OF THE REVOLUTION
* MEDIEVAL PARIS
A GAZETTEER OF TOWNS AND PLACES IN EUROPE HAVING LITERARY OR HISTORIC INTEREST
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CONDITION: This Book is in good condition. Book shows normal fairly minor signs of storage & age. Pages have turned yellow from age. Foxing to paper commensurate with age. Previous ownership bookplate affixed to the endpaper at the front of the book. The cover is worn, scuffed, and has some discoloration. Fairly minor binding/spine deterioration. Please see pictures. THE PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION.