Uncover the mysteries of Black Panther's Wakanda. From the Golden City, Birnin Zana, to the mountainous Jabari-Lands and even beyond space and time to the intergalactic Planet Bast, this book charts Wakanda and its key locations as never seen before. With stunning new artwork by celebrated artists alongside authoritative commentary, discover illuminating insights into the importance of these locales for T'Challa, Shuri, the Dora Milaje, and the wider Marvel Universe. Featuring: - Authoritative essays endorsed by Marvel that explore the different locations of Wakanda and explain the country's importance within the wider Marvel Universe. - Illustrated maps showcase Wakanda and its key sites of interest. -Includes brand-new maps and artworks by specially commissioned illustrators. Marvel Black Panther: Wakanda Atlas is a must-have volume for adult fans of Black Panther comics looking to learn more about the world, as well as pop culture aficionados and lovers of contemporary cartography and illustrations, collectors of Marvel comics, prestige art books, and other licensed Marvel products wanting a luxury coffee-table book to keep.

Have you ever wondered where the unusual names of Elephant and Castle, Grim's Ditch, Soho, and World's End come from? Find out the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names and discover their significance in recording English cultural heritage. From Abbey Road to Canary Wharf and Piccadilly to Whipps Cross, this authoritative and absorbing dictionary covers the meanings behind over 1,700 names of places, streets, stations, and areas of London. The book comprises two main parts: a fascinating introduction, discussing the chronology and structure of London place-names following the development of the city from pre-Celtic times to the present day; and an A-Z of the place-names themselves, giving their date of first record, origins, and associations. It also features 9 maps of London, a useful glossary of the elements in London place-names, a select bibliography, and recommended web links. Now revised and updated to include the latest in names research and to include new place-names, this remains an excellent reference guide for local historians and a captivating read for both Londoners and visitors to the city.

Follow the conflict of the Second World War from 1939 to 1945 in this unique volume, published in association with Imperial War Museums, London, featuring historical maps and photographs from their archives, and fascinating commentary from an expert historian. Over 150 maps tell the story of how this global war was fought. Types of maps featured: * Strategic maps showing theatres of war, frontiers and occupied territories * Maps covering key battles and offensives on major fronts * Planning and operations maps showing defences in detail * Propaganda and educational maps for the armed forces and general public * Maps showing dispositions of Allied and enemy forces * Bomber and V-weapon target maps Descriptions of key historical events accompany the maps, giving an illustrated history of the war from an expert historian. Key topics covered include * 1939: Invasion of Poland * 1940: German invasion of Low Countries & France * 1940: Battle of Britain & German invasion threat * Dec 1941: Pearl Harbor * 1942: Turning points: Midway, Alamein, Stalingrad * 1941-45: Barbarossa and the Eastern Front * The War at Sea * The advances to Jerusalem, Damascus and Baghdad * The War in the Air * 1944: Neptune & Overlord; D-Day & liberation of France

A beautful book for anyone interested in exploring the history of trade in maps. Trade is the lifeblood of nations. It has provided vital goods and wealth to countries and merchants from the ancient Egyptians who went in search of gold and ivory to their 21st-century equivalents trading high-tech electronic equipment from the Far East. In this beautiful book, more than 70 maps give a visual representation of the history of World Commerce, accompanied by text which tells the extraordinary story of the merchants, adventurers, middle-men and monarchs who bought, sold, explored and fought in search of profit and power. The maps are all works of art, witnesses to history, and have a fascinating story to tell. The maps include * Catalhoeyuk Plan, c. 6200BC * Babylonian Map of the World, c. 600BC * Stone Map of China, 1136 * Hereford Mappa Mundi, c. 1300 * Buondelmonti Map of Constantinople, c. 1420 * The Waldseemuller Map, 1507 * James Rennell Map of Hindoostan, 1782 * Air Age Map, 1945 * Johns Hopkins Covid-19 Dashboard, 2020

This folded map (890mm x 1000mm when unfolded) is an ideal souvenir for tourists to Derbyshire and also a valuable reference resource for local and family history research. It includes 4 Historic maps of Derbyshire, John Speed's County Map of Derbyshire 1611, Johan Blaeu's County Map of Derbyshire 1648,Thomas Moule's County Map of Derbyshire 1836 and the detailed Town Plan of Derby 1806 by Cole and Roper. All the maps have been meticulously re-produced from antique originals and printed on 90 gsm "Progeo" paper which was specially developed as a map paper. It has high opacity to help reduce show through and a cross grain giving it greater durability to as the map is being folded.

This folded map (890mm 1000mm when unfolded) is an ideal souvenir for tourists to Manchester and also a valuable reference resource for local and family history research. It includes 4 historic maps of Manchester, a Plan of Manchester by Cole and Roper 1807, a Plan of Manchester by William Swire's 1824, a Plan of Manchester by Dawson 1831, as well as a Bird's Eye View of Manchester from 1876 and a much earlier Plan of Manchester from 1650. All the maps have been meticulously re-produced from antique originals and printed on 90 gsm "Progeo" paper which was specially developed as a map paper. It has high opacity to help reduce show through and a cross grain giving it greater durability to as the map is being folded.

This folded map (890mm x 1000mm when unfolded) is an ideal souvenir for tourists to Cornwall and also a valuable reference resource for local and family history research. It includes 4 Historic maps of Cornwall, John Speed's County Map of Cornwall 1611, Johan Blaeu's County Map of Cornwall 1648,Thomas Moule's County Map of Cornwall 1836 and the Plan of Truro by Dawson 1831. All the maps have been meticulously re-produced from antique originals and printed on 90 gsm "Progeo" paper which was specially developed as a map paper. It has high opacity to help reduce show through and a cross grain giving it greater durability to as the map is being folded.

This folded map (890mm x 1000mm when unfolded) is an ideal souvenir for tourists to Essex and also a valuable reference resource for local and family history research. It includes 4 Historic maps of Essex, John Speed's County Map of Essex1611, Johan Blaeu's County Map of Devon 1648,Thomas Moule's County Map of Essex 1836 and the detailed Plan of Colchester 1805 by Cole and Roper. All the maps have been meticulously re-produced from antique originals and printed on 90 gsm "Progeo" paper which was specially developed as a map paper. It has high opacity to help reduce show through and a cross grain giving it greater durability to as the map is being folded.

Travel back to 1927 Manchester by exploring the detailed street atlas republished in larger detail and supplemented with nostalgic views and vistas from the 1920's and earlier. During the Industrial Revolution the powerhouse of Manchester had become the hub of a wide network of small Lancashire townships - "Little Manchester's" as they were commonly known - towns that served the now massive cotton industry. Although its reputation as the prime source of World textiles declined later in the century as a result of cheaper foreign imports, Manchester would continue to expand out into the surrounding neighbourhoods. Heavy wartime bombing that destroyed many buildings and famous landmarks led to major house building programs and the establishment of many Manchester housing estates that exist today.

This folded map (890mm x 1000mm when unfolded) is an ideal souvenir for tourists to Somersetshire and also a valuable reference resource for local and family history research. It includes 4 Historic maps of Somerset, John Speed's County Map of Somerset 1611, Johan Blaeu's County Map of Somerset 1648,Thomas Moule's County Map of Somerset 1836 and a detailed Plan of The City of Bath 1851 by John Tallis. All the maps have been meticulously re-produced from antique originals and printed on 90 gsm "Progeo" paper which was specially developed as a map paper. It has high opacity to help reduce show through and a cross grain giving it greater durability to as the map is being folded.