Scritto dagli autori più esperti di National Geographic, questo libro sul Medioevo è una sintesi straordinaria di oltre mille anni di storia dell'uomo. Non c'è il rischio di perdersi, grazie alle numerose linee del tempo che collegano i principali eventi di questo periodo, spesso considerato oscuro ma incredibilmente ricco di emozioni e trasformazioni. L'atlante storico è arricchito da immagini, che spaziano dalle opere d'arte medievali ai dettagli affascinanti di manufatti, senza dimenticare meravigliosi esempi di cartografia dell'epoca. È il libro ideale per gli appassionati di storia e per chi desidera approfondire e scoprire questo periodo affascinante.

Sumptuously illustrating the vivid parade of a thousand years of history, this comprehensive historical atlas concentrates on the Mediterranean world but also shows what happened across the globe between A.D. 400 and 1500 —from the fall of Rome to the age of discovery. Every page glistens with period works of art, fascinating maps, quotes from medieval figures, close-ups of intriguing artifacts, and rich landscape photographs of the places where battles were fought and monarchs were crowned. For every century, a signature city is spotlighted to represent that era's developments. Time lines connect the many dramatic events that took place in these dark and exciting times, which continue to shape our world today. Written by a team of veteran National Geographic writers, this richly illustrated reference includes full index, reading list, and glossary.

Chinese scholar and monk Sengzhao (374-414) struggled to understand the Buddhist notion of prajna just as previous generations of monks had done. His insights were appealing to his contemporaries and to others who came after. Thompson (religious studies, Christopher Newport U., Virginia) looks at the works he left, and at the process by which modern scholars and believers can make sense of his thinking. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Drawing from Smith's own personal journals, this concise biography paints a rich and detailed portrait of one of America's most intriguing founding fathers. Historian John Thompson guides us through annotated selections of Smith's most important and compelling writings, adding authoritative perspective and commentary to round out the picture. The volume includes some of the earliest primary source accounts of life in colonial Virginia, including excerpts from Proceedings of the English Colony of Virginia (1612), Generall Historie of Virginia (1624), and The True Adventures and Observations of Captain John Smith (1630).

Readers share eyewitness accounts of Smith's capture and imprisonment by the Indians, his explorations of the Chesapeake Bay region, and various other adventures and exploits in the New World. We get a firsthand look at Smith's pivotal role in the founding and governance of colonial Jamestown and his attempts to establish trade relationships with the Native Americans. We also learn the real facts behind Smith's relationship with Pocahontas?an American legend that pervades our popular culture, from the animated Disney classic to the critically acclaimed 2005 film starring Colin Farrell.

With the upcoming 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, a whole new generation of readers and history buffs will be seeking more information about Smith and his fellow colonists. This lively, illustrated edition will be a valuable resource?providing a fresh, accessible look at a key historical figure and conveying a vivid sense of what life in the New World was like.