An Atlas of Countries That Don't Exist: A Compendium of Fifty Unrecognized and Largely Unnoticed States

Middleton, Nick

ISBN 10: 1452158681 / ISBN 13: 9781452158686

Published by Chronicle Books Llc, 2017

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232 pages. 10.00x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Atlas of Countries That Don't Exist: A Compendium of Fifty Unrecognized and Largely Unnoticed States
• Publisher: Chronicle Books Llc
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1452158681
• ISBN 13: 9781452158686
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.95 kilograms

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Synopsis

What is a country? Acclaimed travel writer and Oxford geography don Nick Middleton brings to life the origins and histories of 50 states that, lacking international recognition and United Nations membership, exist on the margins of legitimacy in the global order. From long-contested lands like Crimea and Tibet to lesser-known territories such as Africa's last colony and a European republic that enjoyed independence for a single day, Middleton presents fascinating stories of shifting borders, visionary leaders, and "forgotten" peoples. Beautifully illustrated with 50 regional maps, each country is literally die-cut out of the page, offering a distinctive tactile experience while exploring these remarkable places.

About the Author

Nick Middleton is a geographer, author, and television documentary writer and presenter. A fellow of St Anne's College, he lives and teaches in Oxford, England.