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The Times comprehensive atlas of the world.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: MapMapPublisher: London : Times Books, 2018Copyright date: ©2018Edition: Fifteenth editionDescription: 1 atlas (41, 132, 223 pages) : color illustrations, chiefly color maps ; 47 cm + 1 sheet (43 x 14 cm)Content type:
  • text
  • cartographic image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
  • sheet
ISBN:
  • 9780008293383
  • 0008293384
Other title:
  • Comprehensive atlas of the world
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
The world today -- Geographical information -- The world -- Oceania -- Asia -- Europe -- Africa -- North America -- South America -- Oceans and poles.
Summary: "The 15th edition contains over 200,000 place names, more than any other world atlas, which means even small villages are included in the index and on the maps. It is a benchmark of cartographic excellence, trusted by governments, media and international organizations as well as being a go to reference source for households across the country"--Amazon.com.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Not for Loan Not for Loan Dr. James Carlson Library Reference 912 C712 Not for loan 33111010666630
Not for Loan Not for Loan Main Library Reference 912 C712 Not for loan 33111010542948
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Delight in the world's most authoritative atlas - a unique and timeless gift for all occasions.



Beautifully re-designed, the 15th edition of the world's most authoritative atlas has been extensively up-dated.

Detailing our world as it is today, it includes more than 200,000 place names. At 45 cm high, this impressive large scale atlas will become a treasured possession.



It is a benchmark of cartographic excellence, trusted by governments, media and international organisations as well as being a trusted reference source for households across the country.



Updates carried out for the 2021 reprint include;

* Country name changes - Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia)

* Administrative structures in India and UK

* Changes to capital cities in Burundi, Kazakhstan, Chile, and Chad

* New motorways in Russia and Turkey, railways in Kazakhstan and roads in UK

* Aral Sea outline, Everest height, sea ice extents and Antarctica research stations/bases all updated



Produced in a quality finish the world atlas comes in a protective slipcase.

Relief shown by shading, gradient tints, and spot heights. Depths shown by shading, gradient tints, and soundings.

Includes index.

Maps on lining papers.

In slip case.

Map key on inserted sheet.

Half title page: "To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II The Times comprehensive atlas of the world is with her most gracious permission respectfully dedicated."

The world today -- Geographical information -- The world -- Oceania -- Asia -- Europe -- Africa -- North America -- South America -- Oceans and poles.

"The 15th edition contains over 200,000 place names, more than any other world atlas, which means even small villages are included in the index and on the maps. It is a benchmark of cartographic excellence, trusted by governments, media and international organizations as well as being a go to reference source for households across the country"--Amazon.com.

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