A Literary and Historical Atlas of Asia by J. G. Bartholomew
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"A Literary and Historical Atlas of Asia" by J. G. Bartholomew is a reference work that focuses on the geography and history of Asian countries, likely written in the late 19th century. This atlas serves to depict the vast historical context and cultural significance of the region through maps and various charts. The content is intended to illustrate the development and interconnections between Asian nations and their historical narratives, particularly from a
European perspective. At the start of the atlas, the introduction discusses the complex history of Asia, tracing back to Queen Elizabeth's charter that initiated trade in the East Indies. It emphasizes the significance of geography and historical events that shape Asia's present and future, while also acknowledging the region's unique cultures and destinies separate from European interests. The opening sets the stage for what follows: detailed maps and charts reflecting climatic conditions, languages, religions, economic activities, and notable historical events across the diverse Asian landscape, providing readers with a multifaceted understanding of the continent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bartholomew, J. G. (John George), 1860-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Literary and Historical Atlas of Asia |
| Series Title | Everyman's library, [no. 633] |
| Credits |
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Coinage -- Asia -- History |
| Subject | Asia -- Maps |
| Subject | Asia -- Historical geography -- Maps |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40900 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40900-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 723 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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