To the Ends of the Earth: 100 Maps That Changed the World - Softcover

Harwood, Jeremy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0715338161 ISBN 13: 9780715338162

Verlag: David & Charles, 2010

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Reseña del editor:

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 people have observed and represented their world through the ages, and how world 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.

Biografía del autor:

Jeremy Harwood was previously the Head of History and General Reference Publishing for Reader's Digest as well as being the author of countless books. Dr Sarah Bendall is a Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge.

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• Verlag: David & Charles
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0715338161
• ISBN 13: 9780715338162
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 192