This fascinating book focuses on 100 maps that changed human understanding of the world around us, changed the course of map-making, or directly influenced the path of history. It reveals how different peoples have observed and represented their world through the ages, and how maps have been used for a variety of purposes. A team of experts address the key questions of how, why, and crucially, if, these maps have changed the world. It is illustrated with 100 of the world's most beautiful maps.
- ISBN10 0715325396
- ISBN13 9780715325391
- Publish Date 28 October 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 26 August 2010
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint David & Charles
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English