Alternate histories of the world
Buchholz, Matthew2013
Book
"This remarkable collection of maps, photographs, engravings, and paintings from the early ages to modern day provides a visual history of the world as characterized by our struggles and alliances with the monsters and supernatural creatures that have defined our existence. Learn how a mechanical man helped write America's Declaration of Independence. Track the course of the Living Dead virus from Africa to Europe and on to the New World. View artifacts from our uneasy alliance with the Martian race, or simply delight in the vibrant colours and illustrations from a bygone age. More than 100 full-colour images and insightful essays make this book an essential addition to the libraries of dedicated historians as well as casual fans of monsters and mayhem."--page [4] of cover.
Main title:
Alternate histories of the world / Matthew Buchholz.
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Imprint:
[s.l.] : Perigee, 2013.New York, New York Perigee, 2013.
Collation:
vii, 184 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Contents:
Ch. 1 Early History -- Humans emerge from the darkness to lay claim to this world. Then they are attacked by Zombies -- ch. 2 Society and Cities -- Mankind bands together for protection from supernatural creatures, with varying degrees of success -- ch. 3 War -- Humanity learns to kill not just monsters, but also each other -- ch. 4 Exploration and Industry -- In which we find new continents and people to exploit, and finally confront the Martian Menace -- ch. 5 Arts and Culture -- Humans create art as a way to hide from their real problems, like overpopulation, wars, and Vilnar the Destroyer.
ISBN:
9780399162947
Dewey class:
817.6
Language:
English
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BRN:
277694