HISTORY OF GEOGRAPHICAL DISCOVERIES AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE EARTH - ZBIGNIEW DŁUGOSZ

Discover the fascinating journey through the centuries of exploring our planet! This book takes you on an extraordinary journey in the footsteps of great explorers, presenting their motivations, difficulties, and triumphs. Learn how the perception of the Earth changed with the development of technology and the growing needs of humanity. An ideal read for history, geography, and all those curious about the world!

• Complete history of the Earth's knowledge from antiquity to the present
• Detailed descriptions of the motivations and discoveries of great travelers
• Illustrations and maps to facilitate understanding of history
• Index of names for easy information retrieval
• Edition in the format 166x244 mm, ideal for reading
• 288 pages full of knowledge and curiosities
• Paperback cover ensuring durability

The author, Zbigniew Długosz, discusses in an accessible way the history of the Earth's knowledge from antiquity to the present. The book shows how the geographical horizon of people expanded with the improvement of means of transport and the increase in people's life needs. It also discusses the means by which the Earth was known, as well as the history of great explorers, the motivations of their journeys and their extraordinary discoveries. It contains illustrations, maps, and an index of names, making it a valuable source of knowledge for every reader.

The Scientific Publishing House PWN, known for its high-quality scientific and popular science publications, presents this book in a solid paperback cover. The 166x244 mm format makes it comfortable to read and store, and 288 pages provide a rich content and a detailed discussion of the topic. This book is an excellent choice for students, teachers, historians, and anyone interested in the history of geographical discoveries.

The history of geographical discoveries is a story of human curiosity, determination, and courage in the pursuit of exploring the unknown. It is a story about overcoming barriers, discovering new lands and cultures, as well as about the development of science and technology. This book allows you to delve into these fascinating issues and understand how our perception of the world has changed over the centuries. Thanks to it, the reader can move in time and space, following the fate of great explorers and their extraordinary journeys.