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Maps that Made History

1000 Years of World History in 100 Old Maps

Martijn Storms author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Lannoo Publishers

Published:3rd Nov '22

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Maps that Made History is like a 1000-year-long journey around the world; every one of the carefully selected maps featured here has influenced the course of history in some way. This beautifully illustrated book gathers 100 marvellous old maps, each with a fascinating story to tell, from a 12th century Persian world atlas to a Soviet spy map. These maps were used to resolve conflicts, situate battles, construct a road or a canal, establish important shipping routes, even as propaganda tools. All the maps are reproduced in an oversized format, while accompanying text from an experienced team of historians explains the importance of each one.

ISBN: 9789401485302

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 3350g

432 pages