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Historical Geography

Neil Roberts’ exciting new book explores the changing relations between the natural world and human cultures around the Mediterranean Sea since the end of the last ice age.

Features various maps of the ancient world - large-scale, small-scale, historical, topographical, multiple city plans and other insets. This title also includes an index of names and places, both ancient and modern. It is suitable for academics, collectors and libraries.

Mapping Frontiers Across Medieval Islam Geography Translation and the Abbasid Empire Cover

The story of the 9th-century caliphal mission from Baghdad to discover the legendary barrier against the apocalyptic nations of Gog and Magog mentioned in the Quran, has been either dismissed as superstition or treated as historical fact. This title explores the history surrounding the production and early reception of this adventure.

Nature Displaced Nature Displayed Order and Beauty in Botanical Gardens Cover

This highly engaging book offers a wealth of fresh insights into both the history and development of botanical gardens as well as connections between science and aesthetics.

Dead Sea Level Science Exploration and Imperial Interests in the Near East Cover

Through a study of two important projects of the time - international efforts to determine the exact level of the Dead Sea, and Chesney's Euphrates Expedition to find a quicker route to India - Professor Goren shows how other forces than the interests of empire, were involved.

Scriptural Geography Portraying the Holy Land Cover

Demonstrates the significance of the geography of the Holy Land in Western thought and argument. This book shows how religious writers called upon geographical knowledge to the benefit of their readers.

A History of Water Ideas of Water from Ancient Societies to the Modern World v 4 Series 2 Cover

How has water been perceived in different societies and across different eras of world history? How have these changing conceptions informed and influenced our ideas about society and ourselves? This title challenges conventional interpretations and understanding of water in nature.

A History of Water The Political Economy of Water v 2 Cover

This volume is the second of three that explore all aspects of water - social, cultural, political, religious, historical, economic and technological - from ancient times to the present day. Empirical and ethnographic case studies from around the world feature.

A History of Water Water Control and River Biographies Vol 1 Cover

This volume is the first of three that explore all aspects of water - social, cultural, political, religious, historical, economic and technological - from ancient times to the present day. Empirical and ethnographic case studies from around the world feature.