History of North America Map by Map

by D.K. Publishing

This book offers a visual journey through North America's history via a series of engaging, detailed maps explaining key events and eras from prehistory to the 21st century.

Specially commissioned maps tell the story of this vast the first human populations, the complex, ancient civilizations that arose, and more.

In this book, you will The first Westerners to arrive on the shores, from the Vikings to the Mayflower; early European settlements and their devastating effects; the stories of enslaved people and the abolition of slavery.Brand new maps accompanied by historical maps, documents, artifacts, and timelines clearly outlining events chronologically. Chapters that introduce and explain eras and features that offer a closer look at selected moments.Whether for casual browsing or a deep dive into the past, History of North America Map by Map is essential for anyone wanting to know more about this fascinating land.

Genres: History, Reference, Nonfiction, Geography, Art, Coffee Table Books

408 pages, Hardcover

Published September 24, 2024

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Betty Welch · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and would love to give it 5 stars, but I caught two mistakes regarding Canadian history. It incorrectly stated that PEI was part of the confederation in 1867, but it didn’t join until 1873. The book also stated that Guglielmo Marconi transmitted the first radio signal across the Atlantic from Glace Bay, NS to Poldhu, UK. The signal was actually sent FROM Poldhu to Signal Hill, (St. John’s) Newfoundland.

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great coffee table style book to dip into over a period of time. Fascinating history of North America laid out in a series of highly detailed maps both contemporary and crafted for the book. A great read for history buffs.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

A visualization of the effect of history in North America. Perfect for those interested in historical cartography and the cause and effects of events through history.