Cultural Atlas Set

Weaving together geography, history, archaeology, architecture, and the arts, this series encompasses the physical and cultural world of various civilizations. It provides an overview of peoples and places through the centuries and is illustrated throughout with informative photographs and drawings.

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"The Cultural Atlas" set combines intellectual depth and visual richness as it distills and synthesizes an enormous amount of information. Weaving together geography, history, archaeology, architecture, the arts, and more, these handsomely designed, interdisciplinary volumes encompass the entire physical and cultural world of each civilization, evoking its unique spirit and vitality. Delight the eye, inform the mind - Designed to appeal to both the serious student and the more casual reader, the "Cultural Atlas" series is written with authority and clarity. Panoramic in scope, these volumes provide an overview of peoples and places through the centuries and are illustrated throughout with hundreds of striking and informative photographs and drawings. Each volume is divided into three key sections: Geographical/ethnographic background, Cultural history, and a tour of present-day regions.