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Selection of Atlases Available from the University Library
The University Library has a large collection of charts, maps and atlases. This small selection illustrates the range of materials available.
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Atlas of the Middle East
by ISBN: 1426202210Publication Date: 2008With worldwide attention focused on the Middle East, National Geographic provides extraordinary coverage of the region, rich with history and culture but ravaged by war and conflict.National Geographic Atlas of the Middle East, Second Edition maps and profiles three new countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Sudan. The spread on religion is extended to include an analysis of Sunni and Shi’ite dynamics while the ethnic coverage is expanded to document the plight and increasing influence of the Kurds. New city maps of Istanbul and Dubai are added, as well as a new Israeli-Palestinian Conflict spread with an in-depth time line of 15 maps. A time line to 2008 and a place-name index make this new atlas a valuable, topical, and fascinating reference. -
An Historical Atlas of Islam
by ISBN: 9789004122352Publication Date: 2001"An Historical Atlas of Islam" by William C. Brice was originally published by Brill in 1981. In 2001, Brill published a new edition of "An Historical Atlas of Islam / Atlas Historique de l'Islam," completely revised and substantially augmented by Professor Hugh Kennedy. This unique publication provides an overview of Islamic history from its inception up to the beginning of the twentieth century. -
Atlas of the Middle East
by ISBN: 0843725184Publication Date: 1999This is the first attempt to summarise the geology of Africa by presenting it in an atlas and to synthesise the stratigraphy, tectonics, economic geology, geohazards, geosites and geoscientific education of each country and territory of the continent. The atlas aims to contribute to capacity building in African Earth Sciences and to initiate research and economic opportunities by providing a database of basic geological background information. -
Historical Atlas of the Middle East
by ISBN: 0133909158Publication Date: 1993The definitive trip-planning guide for Africa. This one-of-a-kind, hardcover reference book is organized into 15 geographical regions with facts about each country, flora & fauna, cultural attractions, historical sites, and adventure travel activities. Contains 336 pages, featuring over 400 National Geographic color photographs, 118 detailed touring maps, 74 National Park and conservation area maps, and 59 detailed city maps.
Middle East Maps from the University Library
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Middle East -- Maps Subject Heading Catalog SearchRefine your search by checking the "search within these results" box and entering more specific search terms.
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Map Subject GuideThis guide to maps focuses on paper maps held by the University Library and also on atlases and gazetteers.
Websites with Digital Maps of Africa & Middle East
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Maps of Middle East from the Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionPerry-Castañeda Library is located at The University of Texas at Austin
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Maps of the Middle East fom the David Rumsey Map CollectionThe collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century maps of North and South America, although it also has many other maps as well.
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Where is the Middle East?The presentation uses maps to illustrate the lack of consensus among governments, international organizations, and scholars regarding how to define the Middle East or even whether to use that term.
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Al-Bab Map collectionAl-Bab portal collects maps on Middle East in general with focus on Arab countries.
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19th-Century Maps of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia"Provides access to scans of some of the 19th-century maps of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia that are held at the University of Chicago Library's Map Collection"
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