Great Maps The world's masterpieces explored and explained
Jerry Brotton
ISBN 10: 1465470344 ISBN 13: 9781465470348
Published by DK Smithsonian, 2018
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The world's finest maps explored and explained.
From Ptolemy's world map to the Hereford's Mappa Mundi, through Mercator's map of the world to the latest maps of the Moon and Google Earth, "Great Maps" provides a fascinating overview of cartography through the ages.
Revealing the stories behind 55 historical maps by analyzing graphic close-ups, "Great Maps" also profiles key cartographers and explorers to look why each map was commissioned, who it was for and how they influenced navigation, propaganda, power, art, and politics.
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Title: Great Maps The world's masterpieces explored...
Publisher: DK Smithsonian
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good