Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:50, 000 in the MTN50 (Mapa Topográfico Nacional) series from the Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to show different types of terrain, vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are marked. In addition to all the usual information featured on topographic mapping at this scale, detailed presentation of the road & rail networks, rural tracks & paths, etc, the maps also show campsites & mountain refuges. On more recent editions some GRs, the official long-distance hiking routes, are also marked (although not as clearly as on hiking maps from other publishers). Each map covers 29.5x 18.5 km (with adjustments in the border or coastal areas). The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1` intervals. Map legend is in Spanish only.HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT 50K MAP: all the titles in CNIG’s 200K Provincial Road Maps series at 1:200, 000 are overprinted with the grid for the 1:50, 000 maps & can be used to see the area covered by each 50K title. TO SEE THE LIST OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.PLEASE NOTE
- MAP TITLES: the grids shown on our website serve both the civilian & the military 1:50, 000 topographic series. Although the areas covered by maps in both series are identical (apart from some border or coastal sheets), occasionally map titles differ – only one title is shown on the grid, usually the military one. In Galicia, the Basque country & in the Catalan speaking areas the tendency now is to use local place names rather than the often better known Castilian ones. Where possible, both versions are included in our titles. Map titles listed on our website are based on information received by us at the time of publication, but sometimes maps arrive showing a completely different title! As long as the map number is as ordered, the correct map has been supplied.
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Presenting ”the real deal” of American antiquity-as opposed to the hyped fare of many cable TV shows-Kenneth Feder invites readers to explore the stunning technological, architectural, engineering, & artistic achievements of America`s first peoples. Part travel guide, part friendly reference, Ancient America showcases fifty iconic & publicly-accessible sites located across the contiguous United States-including monumental pyramids of earth, ”castles” ensconced in cliff niches, & vast rock art galleries. Among the places profiled are four World Heritage Sites (Chaco Canyon, NM; Mesa Verde, CO; Cahokia, IL; Poverty Point, LA); numerous Historic Landmarks & National Monuments (including Crystal River, FL; Town Creek Mound, NC; Casa Grande, AZ; & Hovenweep, UT); & stunningly diverse sites ranging from Serpent Mound (OH) & Horsethief Lake (WA) to Canyon de Chelly (AZ) & Nine Mile Canyon (UT). In addition to practical visitor information, Feder tells the fascinating stories of each site as revealed by archaeological research. Introductory chapters delve into the deep past of Native America; historical & cultural details as well as original photography round out the site entries. Readers will be inspired to visit these remarkable places where the past continues to resonate in the present. ...

The Khmer civilization centered on Angkor was one of the most remarkable to flourish in Southeast Asia. Between the 8th & the 13th centuries, a succession of Hindu & Buddhist kings created magnificent temples in stone. Their elaborate carvings & intricate architecture amazed the first Europeans who visited in the 19th century & continue to fascinate today, when after many years of political turmoil, Angkor is once again accessible. The renowned French scholar, Claude Jacques, has studied Angkor & its history for the past 30 years, while Michael Freeman has made many photographic trips there during a 15 year period. Ancient Angkor embodies the fruits of their collaboration &

Includes:: the results of new research & discoveries made during recent excavations. Detailed plans & descriptions unravel the complex reliefs of Angkor Wat & the Bayon, while small but interesting temples not covered in other books are also described. Grouping the temples into easy-to-visit itineraries, & with useful hotel & travel information, Ancient Angkor will serve both as a history of the temples in its own right & an invaluable companion guide.

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Hot on the heels of the authors previous book ” Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day”, here is another informative & entertaining guide, this time to everything that any tourist needs for a journey back in time to ancient Athens in 432 bc. You need only pack your imagination & a toothbrush this guide provides the rest, describing all the best places to stay & shop, what to do, & what to avoid. Brought to life with wonderful computer generated reconstructions of ancient Athens, this highly original, witty book will appeal to tourists, armchair travelers & history buffs. ...

Patrick E. Mc Govern takes us on a fascinating journey through time to the dawn of brewing when our ancestors might well have made a Palaeo-Brew of fruits, honey, cereals & botanicals. Early beverage-makers must have marvelled at the process of fermentation, their amazement growing as they drank the mind-altering drinks which were to become the medicines, religious symbols & social lubricants of later cultures. Mc Govern circles the globe-to China, Turkey, Egypt, Italy, Scandinavia, Honduras, Peru & Mexico-interweaving archaeology & science to tell stories of making liquid time capsules. Accompanying homebrew interpretations & matching meal recipes help bring the past alive, as our senses & imaginations travel ” Back to the Future”. ...

Become an eyewitness to the story of an incredible land & its people, from the B.C Bronze Age to the end of the great Qing Empire in the 20th century. This title helps you discover what kind of weapons were used in early battles, find out about the fabled Silk Route & see the remarkable tools used for Chinese calligraphy. Easily accessible for projects & general reference, this spectacular & informative guide will bring the history of ancient China to life. ...

The kings of Aksum formally became Christian during the second quarter of the fourth century, making Ethiopia the second country in the world (after Armenia) officially to adopt the new faith. This landmark book is the first to integrate historical, archaeological, & art-historical evidence to provide a comprehensive account of Ethiopian Christian civilization & its churches
- both built & rock-hewn
- from the Aksumite period to the thirteenth century. David W. Phillipson, a foremost authority on Ethiopia`s archeology, situates these churches within the development of Ethiopian society, illuminating the exceptional continuity of the country`s Christian civilization. He offers a fresh view of the processes which gave rise to this unique African culture as well as the most detailed treatment of the rock-hewn churches at Lalibela World Heritage Site ever published. Abundantly illustrated, filled with original insights, & incorporating new chronological findings, this book will be of enormous interest to a wide international circle of students, scholars, & travelers.

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DK Eyewitness Ancient Egypt is a spectacular & informative guide to one of history's most remarkable civilisations, the Egyptians. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique 'eyewitness' view of these incredible empires. Travel back in time & show your child what life was like & how ordinary Egyptians & Pharaohs lived. They'll also discover what's inside the Great Pyramid at Giza to how Tutankhamun's tomb was found. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Ancient Egypt. Find out more & download amazing clipart images at our associated website. ...

All the essential facts on ancient Egypt covering mummification, the pharaohs, the pyramids & the mysterious rituals. The ancient Egyptians have fascinated & enthralled the minds of millions down the centuries. With extensive scientific knowledge, splendid architecture & many artistic & cultural achievements, their civilisation stood apart as being ahead of its time. This compact & informative guide is perfect for all those studying ancient Egypt, visiting the sights, or curious to find out more about this fascinating period.

Includes:: a wide range of topics such as: * Geography
- how the Nile added to the success of their civilisation * History
- a timeline spanning 3, 000 years from 3100BC to 395AD & covering each dynastic period * Religion
- the role of the gods & goddesses * Pharaohs
- Cheops, Nefertiti & Tutankhamun * Life in Ancient Egypt
- different levels in society, the jobs, family life, leisure activities * Learning & knowledge
- the hieroglyphs, the scribes * War
- the armies, weapons & armour * Death, funeral rites & mummification * Tombs & pyramids * Egypt today
- archaeology, discoveries & what one can see today









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By far the best-informed book on the monuments of Egypt The Guardian Originally published as the Penguin Guide to Ancient Egypt, William Murnane`s book is widely considered the finest, most scholarly & most readable guide to the glories of Ancient Egypt ever written. Now, after years out of print, this edition, revised by Aidan Dodson of Bristol University, will bring Murnane`s engaging yet rigorous learning to a new audience. Complete with a chapter on the wonderful medieval architecture of Cairo, & practical information. The book combines a guide with a compact yet wide-ranging cultural history & contains: o A complete background to Ancient Egypt, including its people & institutions o Descriptions of the sites, all fully cross-referenced to the text o Itineraries of the most significant Pharaonic remains from the Delta to Aswan, as well as Christian sites, & the great Islamic monuments around Cairo o Detailed surveys of major monuments & accessible sites off the beaten track o Over 200 area maps, plans & photographs o Practical information ...