Greece, Rome, and The American Experience (Hist 4325): Maps

Geography is crucial to understanding many aspects of history. Consider, for example, how these geographic concerns would affect commerce, military actions, or colonization

• Access to rivers and seaports
• Control of entrances and exits to the Mediterranean, the Black Sea, the Red Sea, and the Persian Gulf
• Control of rich food-producing areas
• Access to minerals such as iron, tin, and gold
• Control of mountain passes and access to roads