A History of the World in Twelve Maps (Paperback)
Brotton, Jerry (Author)
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£12.99
This book explores how the world was seen at 12 points in history, through 12 extraordinary maps and the minds of those who made them.
Reviews
[A] fascinating and panoramic new history of the cartographer's art... Brotton's idea of tracing within maps the patterns of human thought is a wonderful oneGuardian - Tom HollandAs this mesmerising and beautifully illustrated book demonstrates, maps have, since ancient times, carried vast symbolic weight ... rich and endlessly absorbing historyDaily Telegraph - Sinclair McKayAn elegant, powerfully argued variation on the them...
ISBN (SKU)
9780141034935
Pages
544
Weight
444g
Dimensions
196x129x26
Imprint
Penguin Books
Published
01, May, 2013
Genres
History
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