ATLAS OF BRITISH HISTORY. by Gilbert, Martin - 1984

N.P.: Dorset, 1984. Unpaginated (118 b&w maps), large 8vo (9 1/2" H). Originally published 1968 as 'British History Atlas'. "(C)ontains maps that depict the history of Britain from the first Celtic settlements in 50 B.C. to the present day, providing a wealth of historical and statistical detail. Covering a wide range of subjects, they show changes in the political, social, religious, and economic development of Great Britain as well as major wars, battles, explorations, expansions, alliances, and the growth and expansion of various aspects of British life such as transportation, trade, agriculture, and industry. Each map and the accompanying legend are carefully planned and designed to provide a graphic, visual narrative of the wide sweep of British history, depicting specific events or developments in such a way that all the relevant data can be easily understood." Slight fading to top of boards near spine, light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine. Dust jacket has tiny tear with creases at bottom of spine, very small faint scuff on rear panel.. Not Signed. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good. Illus. by Arthur Banks, cartography..