Geography Behind History

Name: Geography Behind History
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ISBN: 9780393004199

ISBN-10: 0393004198

ISBN-13: 9780393004199

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Authors: W. Gordon East

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In this book, Professor East discusses the vital relationship between history and geographical conditions. Drawing examples from ancient times up to the present, he demonstrates that a study of history must include consideration of the physical conditions under which an event occurs, and that "the particular characteristics of this setting serve not only to localise but also to influence part at least of the action." Topographical position, climate, distribution of water and minerals, the placement of routes and towns, and ease or difficulty of movement between districts and countries are among the factors which the historian must take into account. Book jacket.

Book details

List price: $20.00
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/17/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 216
Size: 5.25" wide x 7.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English




Geography as an Historical Document



Old Maps as Historical Documents



Geographical Position



Climate and History



Routes



Towns



Frontiers and Boundaries



Habitat and Economy



The Dawn of Civilisation



The Dawn of Civilisation in the Americas



Europe and China



International Politics


Reading List


Index