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The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World

Since its first edition in 1967, The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. It's detailed and beautifully created mapping represent the perfect blend of tradition, authority and style which set this atlas apart.

The preliminary section is introduced by unique satellite images of 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. The section also includes an account of the evolution of world maps and of significant developments in cartography, and concludes with detailed geographical information on the world's physical features and the world's states and territories.

The reference maps, produced in the distinctive and authoritative Times 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.

The gazetteer-index to over 200,000 place names and geographical 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.

  • Images and Maps: 250 pages of reference maps of continents, countries, and oceans, offering the most accurate and current representation of our knowledge of the earth today.
  • Gazeteer: A 224-page gazetteer-index to more than 200,000 place names and geographical features, including full cross-referencing with alternative and former names, coordinates for every settlement, and a comprehensive glossary of geographical terms.
  • Updates on all the latest boundary, place name, population, and environmental changes
  • A 72-page introductory section including state-of-the-art satellite images, plus graphics exploring man's interaction with the physical world. This top-of-the-line atlas also presents developments in cartography up to the current day, as well as detailed geographical information on the world's physical features.

Hardcover 544 pages - 13" x 19" - 11th edition (10/05)

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