Alan Baker is an internationally renowned historical geographer who in 1998 was honoured by France as a Chevalier dans l'Order des Palmes Academiques for his contribution to the field.

'In this erudite study, Alan Baker makes a cogent case for the interdependence of geography and history … The fruits of extensive reading, which has been international in scope, are evident in a bibliography of over 1100 items … This book is a true tour de force. It will be of lasting value as a work of reference for advanced students and researchers.' Geography

• Preface; 1. On the relations of history and geography; 2. Locational geographies and histories; 3. Environmental geographies and histories; 4. Landscape geographies and histories; 5. Regional geographies and histories; 6. Reflections; Bibliography; Index.

Alan Baker is an internationally renowned historical geographer who in 1998 was honoured by France as a Chevalier dans l'Order des Palmes Academiques for his contribution to the field.

'In this erudite study, Alan Baker makes a cogent case for the interdependence of geography and history … The fruits of extensive reading, which has been international in scope, are evident in a bibliography of over 1100 items … This book is a true tour de force. It will be of lasting value as a work of reference for advanced students and researchers.' Geography

• Preface; 1. On the relations of history and geography; 2. Locational geographies and histories; 3. Environmental geographies and histories; 4. Landscape geographies and histories; 5. Regional geographies and histories; 6. Reflections; Bibliography; Index.

Alan Baker is an internationally renowned historical geographer who in 1998 was honoured by France as a Chevalier dans l'Order des Palmes Academiques for his contribution to the field.

'In this erudite study, Alan Baker makes a cogent case for the interdependence of geography and history … The fruits of extensive reading, which has been international in scope, are evident in a bibliography of over 1100 items … This book is a true tour de force. It will be of lasting value as a work of reference for advanced students and researchers.' Geography

• Preface; 1. On the relations of history and geography; 2. Locational geographies and histories; 3. Environmental geographies and histories; 4. Landscape geographies and histories; 5. Regional geographies and histories; 6. Reflections; Bibliography; Index.