MM. Ch. Barberet & Ch

Fascinating illustrated edition of 79 maps, including 18 new ones, of this educational atlas intended to present the evolution of geographic and political spaces through the great periods of history, by associating the study of physical geography with that of territories, States, peoples and borders - The work is based on the use of maps that concretely represent the successive transformations of the known world, from ancient civilizations to the contemporary states of the authors, passing through the significant territorial rearrangements of the Middle Ages - The section devoted to physical geography provides the elements necessary to understand the natural organization of the continents, notably mountain ranges, rivers, seas, lakes, plains and the main divisions of relief, as these characteristics partly determine the possibilities of movement, human settlement and the development of civilizations - MM. Ch. Barberet & Ch. Périgot - Atlas classique de géographie physique et politique ancienne, du moyen âge et moderne - 1866 - Ch. Delagrave et Cie - 79 Maps. Good condition of the binding, the work in its green half-binding with original corners, marbled boards, wear from use, some minor flaws on the cover, boards worn, corners worn, speckled edges, spine smooth - Good interior condition, browning and some stains, beautiful vignette on the title page, enriched with 79 maps including 18 new ones, endpapers in good condition, a pleasant copy - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days –

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