The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World

by Collins Bartholomew

Featuring 250 pages of updated detailed mapping and a specially commissioned 72 page introductory section, this atlas presents a comprehensive picture of the world in the 21st century. Its detailed and mapping represents a blend of tradition, authority and style. the atlas since its introduction. Now this fully revised 11th edition brings all the reference maps and detailed thematic information completely up to date. the continents and continues with a series of maps, images, photographs and graphics which present a detailed picture of today's physical world and man's interaction with it. significant developments in cartography, and concludes with detailed geographical information on the world's physical features and the world's states and territories. style, present the most accurate and up-to-date representation of our knowledge of the earth today. The areas shown, and the scale and map projection of each plate, have been specifically chosen to give the best representation of each geographical area. The maps now include a brand new map of the world's physical features. illustrates the unique scope of the atlas. It includes full cross-referencing with alternative and former names, geographical coordinates of every settlement shown on the maps, and a comprehensive glossary of geographical terms. maps of continents, countries and oceans; and a 224 page gazetteer index to over 200,000 place names and geographical features.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Atlases, Geography, Travel

544 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Caoimhe Goggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Graham bought this for my 30th birthday - what a present! Everyone should own a copy; it's brilliant. And the photos from space of all the continents are just magic.

[Dеnnis]

I think such graphic atlases are experiencing their last years. Ultimately they shouldl be substituted by Google-like sattellite pics of highest precision. The question is when and in which format...