Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps

From the exceptional town plans and maps contained within this unique volume emerges a social picture of Birmingham; a town quickly developing in size and population in the eighteenth century; along with the changes brought about by urbanisation. Land...

(Edition updated in 2023) The MICHELIN Alpes-Maritimes local map, scale 1 / 150 000 is the ideal companion to fully explore this French local area and provides star-rated Michelin tourist itineraries and attractions, as well as impressive 3D relief...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506400105Author Tim DowleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Fortress Press,U.S.Publisher 1517 MediaWeight(grams) 318g

This is the definitive guide to the best long distance trails in Britain, leading you through landscapes rich in history, wildlife and views. OS references are provided throughout, with invaluable tips on where to walk, timings, nutrition and equipment...

geog.atlas is an engaging atlas of accessible maps and supporting information. It features unique coverage of places likely to appear in the news, such as the Middle East, Afghanistan, and the Falklands. Special maps look at themes like global...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781804512029Author Douglas MillerFormat PaperbackPage Count 206Imprint Helion & CompanyPublisher Helion & Company

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781804512005Author Warwick LouthFormat PaperbackPage Count 278Imprint Helion & CompanyPublisher Helion & Company

Shortly after the end of the Second World War, the United Kingdom was described as one vast aircraft carrier anchored off the coast of Europe. During a seven year period 500 airfields were constructed to serve the needs first of the RAF and later the...

This atlas covers the history of the British Isles from earliest times to the present day.The first hunter-gatherers,who crossed into what would become our familiar islands by the land-bridge, and later followed by more familiar peoples the Celts,Angles,...

Originally published in 2004, this alphabetical dictionary is a major reference work, based on the archives of the English Place-Name Society and reflecting the scholarship in the subject, of all the names of cities, towns, villages, hamlets, rivers,...

A is for Atlas: Wonders of Maps and Mapping is a fascinating exploration of maps, charts, atlases and globes. Through a series of unique themes, this book reveals stories about objects produced centuries apart, showing the very different worlds in which ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781804511909Author John MarsdenFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Helion & CompanyPublisher Helion & Company

The tiny French hamlet of Serre, the norther nmost part of the front for the July 1st 1916 attack is the subject of the fifth of the Battleground Europe series. Thre e other battles at Serre are also covered. 'Book InformationISBN 9780850525083Author...

Like humans, cities are mortal. They are born, they thrive, and they eventually die. In Atlas of Lost Cities, Aude de Tocqueville tells the compelling narrative of the rise and fall of such notable places as Pompeii, Teotihuacan, and Angkor. She also...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781871149647Author FootprintImprint FootprintPublisher Footprint Maps

From best-selling railway expert, Julian Holland, explore Britain's historical railways in All Aboard. The history of Britain's railways is a long and fascinating one, filled with stories of grand endeavours, noted figures and record-breaking...

Place-Names of Carmarthenshire is the first publication to investigate all major place-names in the historic county of Carmarthen (1536-1974), including the westerly parts of the county transferred to modern Pembrokeshire after 1996. Tracing the...

'AN ORIGINAL AND TIMELY ODYSSEY INTO OUR MYSTERIOUS UNDERWORLD . . . THRILLING PROOF THAT SCIENCE AND IMAGINATION SHARE THE GROUND BENEATH OUR FEET' Nicholas Crane, presenter of BBC2's Coast and Great British JourneysIf you were to peel back the Earth's...

New Zealand is the home of 197 native bird species including their famous national bird -- the kiwi. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838071929Author Matthew StevensPage Count 2Imprint The Historic Towns TrustPublisher The Historic Towns Trust

A full colour map, based on a digitised OS map of Beverley of about 1908, with its medieval, Georgian and Victorian past overlain and important buildings picked out. Beverley is one of England's most attractive towns with two of the country's...

As the battlefields of Gallipoli become even more firmly established on the tourist map, this book is bound to be as popular as it is useful. The format of Major and Mrs Holt's battlefield guides is by now tried and tested, providing as they do not only...

National Geographic's maps and atlases are critically acclaimed and world-renowned for their accuracy, originality, authoritative content, and clean design. Now, the most convenient package of this trusted map content has been completely updated in...

A fascinating guide to Van Gogh's itinerant life, with vibrant images and stories about the many places where he lived and worked This exciting publication familiarizes readers of all ages with the many fascinating facets of Vincent van Gogh...

An updated edition of the classic, much praised history of cartography. It traces the adventures, discoveries, and feats of technical ingenuity by which mapmakers, over the centuries, have succeeded in charting first the surface of the globe, then the...

This is the most complete guide to Irish place-names published in modern times. It explains the origin and derivation of the names of over 3,000 cities, towns, villages and physical features. The book is in two parts. The first is a list of root or...

(Edition updated in 2023) The MICHELIN Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne local map, scale 1 / 150 000 is the ideal companion to fully explore France's Tarn Gorges area and provides star-rated Michelin tourist itineraries and attractions, as well as impressive 3D...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781847845337Author Robert WoodhouseImprint Alan Godfrey MapsPublisher Alan Godfrey Maps

The Place-Names of Wales was originally published in 1998 and reissued in 2005 in the Pocket Guide series. This current updated publication adds some thirty entries, which importantly take into consideration more recent research. The entry for each...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781667207735Author David DayFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Thunder Bay PressPublisher Thunder Bay PressWeight(grams) 857gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 183mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780199746538Author Patrick O'BrienFormat HardbackPage Count 312Imprint Oxford University Press IncPublisher Oxford University Press IncWeight(grams)...

Perfect for puzzle fans who love to travel, this fun, challenging and beautifully illustrated activity book takes readers on a journey across 30 of the world's greatest cities. Alongside famous sights like the Eiffel Tower and Empire State Building, each...

A new classic gets the deluxe treatment!Following the success of Obi Kaufmann's bestselling The California Field Atlas, this Deluxe Edition features a larger format showcasing Kaufmann's sumptuous watercolors and lettering. In addition to its larger...

(Edition revised in 2023) The MICHELIN Haute-Saone, Vosges local map, scale 1/150,000 is the ideal companion to fully explore this France's local area and provides star-rated Michelin tourist itineraries and attractions, as well as impressive 3D relief...

The Kyoto Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable coated paper, this map is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781879568334Imprint Zagier & Urruty PublicationsPublisher Zagier & Urruty Publications

In addition to the clear design, the road map 'Holy Land - Israel - Palestine, 1:150.0000' offers a lot of additional information such as the condition of the streets, sights, campsites and a map of the city centre. The extensive location index also...

The most sensational and intriguing murders from across the USA are re-examined in this disquieting volume, which introduces readers to the most lethal killers from every state. Spanning the period from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the...

The true story of Gerard Mercator, the greatest map-maker of all time, who was condemned to death as a heretic. 'Geographie and Chronologie I may call the Sunne and the Moone, the right eye and the left,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679738978Author Waverley RootFormat PaperbackPage Count 496Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 397gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...