TY - GEN N2 - A comprehensive look at the most significant historical periods and events. Dramatic, full-color maps follow civilization's progress, from the Ancient World, the Middle Ages, and the Crusades, through the discovery, birth, and growth of the American nation, the founding of the United Nations, the Cold War, and the dissolution of the former USSR. The easy-to-read charts and graphs throughout the book help readers understand the events and cultural forces that have shaped the world. AB - A comprehensive look at the most significant historical periods and events. Dramatic, full-color maps follow civilization's progress, from the Ancient World, the Middle Ages, and the Crusades, through the discovery, birth, and growth of the American nation, the founding of the United Nations, the Cold War, and the dissolution of the former USSR. The easy-to-read charts and graphs throughout the book help readers understand the events and cultural forces that have shaped the world. T1 - Hammond historical world atlas. DA - c2000. CY - [Union, N.J.] : ET - Rev. and expanded. CN - G1030 CN - G1030 PB - Hammond World Atlas Corp., PP - [Union, N.J.] : PY - c2000. N1 - Cover title. N1 - Rev. ed. of: Hammond historical atlas of the world / Hammond Incorporated. N1 - "A collection of maps illustrating the most significant periods and events in history." N1 - Includes index. ID - 325652 KW - Atlases. KW - Historical geography SN - 9780843713916 (pbk.) SN - 0843713917 (pbk.) SN - 9780843713909 SN - 0843713909 TI - Hammond historical world atlas. ER -