Maps of War - Hardcover

Baynton-Williams, Ashley; Baynton-Williams, Miles

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1847242073 ISBN 13: 9781847242075

Publisher: Quercus, 2007

Synopsis

A lavish collection of 150 contemporary maps of the world's greatest battles

 

Gaze across history’s bloodiest battlefields, as beautifully realized by the cartographers of the time. From the depiction of the battle of Pinkie Cleugh between England and Scotland in 1547—the earliest map printed in the British Isles—to chartings of the American War of Independence, and from plans of the advance of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar to the trench maps of World War I, this unique collection highlights the extraordinary influence cartography has had on the nature of warfare. Each illustration is accompanied by an extended caption on the background to the war, including the planning and conduct of the battle in question. Whether the map was used to plan a military campaign, or drawn just after the event to record the conflict, each provides a fascinating piece of military history, and brings the drama of the battle to life. This giant book not only allows these important cartographical documents to be showcased, but also provides a captivating illustrated history of the last 500 years of warfare.

About this title

About the Author:

Ashley Baynton-Williams and Miles Baynton-Williams are the third generation of their family to work in the field of antiquarian maps, having worked for dealers in England and the U.S. for 12 years before starting their own gallery in 1995. In 1999, they cofounded www.mapforum.com, an internet and print magazine for antique map collectors.

Review:

"Staggeringly beautiful."  —Good Book Guide on New Worlds: Maps from the Age of Discovery

About this edition

• Publisher: Quercus
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1847242073
• ISBN 13: 9781847242075
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224