Explore Africa and the Near East with a nineteenth‑century geographic classic. This second volume of A System of Universal Geography offers a thorough, map‑rich survey of Africa, Egypt, Nubia, the Nubian coast, and the Atlas region, along with detailed topographical and political notes. Viewers will find careful descriptions, historical context, and practical data presented in a structured, synoptic style that blends narrative with analytical tables.
This edition presents a wide range of topics, from climate and vegetation to rivers, mountain systems, and human populations. It traces ancient and modern divides, summarizes civilizations and cultures, and surveys the geography of major regions in a single, comprehensive reference. The work is designed for readers seeking a solid grounding in global geography as it was understood in its era, with emphasis on how landscapes shape human activity and history.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive exploration of the world's geography, published in 1847. The author takes a systematic approach, dividing the globe into its major natural divisions and examining each region in detail. The book delves into the physical features of each continent, including mountains, rivers, climates, and vegetation. The author also provides a detailed account of the inhabitants of each region, their languages, cultures, religions, and social structures. The book's insights are particularly valuable for understanding the history and development of various cultures and civilizations, including the ancient civilizations of Egypt, the rise and fall of empires in Africa, and the colonization of America. The author's descriptions of these regions provide a unique perspective on the complex interplay of geography, culture, and history. The book's examination of the world's diverse regions offers a fascinating glimpse into the world's peoples and places, as it existed in the mid-19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527741454_0
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