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

To the Ends of the Earth: 100 Maps That Changed the World image
ISBN-10:

0715338161

ISBN-13:

9780715338162

Author(s): Harwood, Jeremy
Released: Oct 01, 2010
Format: Paperback, 192 pages
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Description:

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.












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