ISBN: 9780540082155

Aimed at both geography students and general readers, this reference to the history of exploration extends from its earliest beginnings to the sophisticated scientific expeditions of toda… Mehr…

Aimed at both geography students and general readers, this reference to the history of exploration extends from its earliest beginnings to the sophisticated scientific expeditions of today. It traces the journeys of the great discoverers, recording their achievements and examining their motives: the desire for land, wealth and fame, missionary zeal, political and cultural empire-buiding, scientific enquiry or simple curiosity. Biographical details of many of the explorers, geographers and cartographers are included, with a time chart summarizing the history of exploration over the past 500 years. This second edition looks beyond the confines of Earth to the universe and the exploration of space, describing the exploits of the first astronauts and the manned lunar landings, with details of unmanned missions to explore neighbouring planets in our Solar System. It also looks at stars and galaxies and discusses the secrets of black holes and other celestial phenomena.; History, Philip's<

2006, ISBN: 0540082155

[SR: 1633638], Hardcover, [EAN: 9780540082155], Philip's, Philip's, Book, [PU: Philip's], 2006-10-30, Philip's, 278066, Discovery & Exploration, 771718, World History, 65, History, 102561… Mehr…

[SR: 1633638], Hardcover, [EAN: 9780540082155], Philip's, Philip's, Book, [PU: Philip's], 2006-10-30, Philip's, 278066, Discovery & Exploration, 771718, World History, 65, History, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books, 57, Science & Nature, 277886, Astronomy & Cosmology, 277912, Biological Sciences, 278004, Chemistry, 278028, Earth Sciences & Geography, 922964, Education, 278115, Engineering & Technology, 278080, Environment & Ecology, 922480, Experiments, Instruments & Measurements, 277859, Food & Farming, 922508, History & Philosophy, 278320, Mathematics, 922532, Medicine, 278392, Nature, 278409, Physics, 922868, Popular Science, 922960, Reference, 922866, Research & Development, 758860, Scientists & Engineers, 278454, Veterinary Science, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books, 713078, Special Interests, 713086, Road & Car, 713100, Walking and Hiking, 713102, Wall Maps, 276601, Atlases & Maps, 83, Travel & Holiday, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books<

2005, ISBN: 0540082155

[EAN: 9780540082155], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Philip's], Philip's Atlas of Exploration (History Atlas) This book is in good or better condition. It has no tears to the pages and no… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780540082155], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Philip's], Philip's Atlas of Exploration (History Atlas) This book is in good or better condition. It has no tears to the pages and no pages will be missing from the book. The spine of the book is still in great condition and the front cover is generally unmarked. It has signs of previous use but overall is in really nice, tight condition. Shipping is normally same day from our UK warehouse. We offer a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied.<