Great Maps: The World’s Masterpieces Explored and Explained (DK History Changers)
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A superbly illustrated guide to 64 maps from all around the world!
From examples of medieval Mappa Mundi and the first atlas to Google Earth and maps of the moon, this captivating maps book is a must-have for all history and geography enthusiasts and explorers!
Embark on a visual tour of the world’s finest maps! This fascinating world atlas book:
• Analyses each map visually, with the help of pull-outs and graphic close-up details
• Traces the history of maps chronologically, providing a fascinating overview of cartography through the ages
• Tells the story behind each map ― why it was created, who it was for, and how it was achieved
• Profiles key cartographers, explorers and artists
• Draws together navigation, propaganda, power, art and politics through the world’s greatest maps
Maps are much more than just geographical data. They are an accurate reflection of the culture and context of different time frames in history. This remarkable geography book puts cartography on the map! It tells the stories behind great maps through stunning pull-out details and reveals how they have helped people make sense of the world.
Embark on a global adventure of a lifetime with this world map book and see our planet like never before! On this mind-blowing journey, you’ll encounter maps that show the way to heaven, depict lands with no sunshine, and even the world ocean floor.
With incredible secret stories from British historian Jerry Brotton and insight into how mapmakers have expressed their world views, Great Maps is a welcome addition to any armchair cartographer’s bookshelf.
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ASIN : 1465424636
Publisher : DK
Publication date : August 18, 2014
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781465424631
ISBN-13 : 978-1465424631
Item Weight : 3.75 pounds
Reading age : 1 year and up
Dimensions : 10.19 x 0.89 x 12.13 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #8,644 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Cartography #5 in Historical Atlases & Maps (Books) #7 in United States Atlases & Maps (Books)
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13 reviews for Great Maps: The World’s Masterpieces Explored and Explained (DK History Changers)
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wmyers –
Beautiful Book
Interesting item to leave on the coffee table or patio for people to look at while sitting…. Much more informative than staring at our phones while “socializing”Keep in mind this is a book ABOUT maps… Not just a book OF maps.All of the pictures of maps (and there are ALL kinds of maps and charts covered) are great to look at, but each has several pages dedicated to sections of the map, while being surrounded by informative text blocks explaining said map in great detail.
Cricket –
Maps
Love maps!
LReinhardt –
Both beautiful and informative.
I bought this as a birthday gift because I had no idea what else to get. It turned out to be a real hit, and the recipient was touched by such a thoughtful gift.
STEVEN K LARSEN –
EXCELLENT QUALITY BOOK
BEAUTIFUL VOLUME OF CHARTS AND MAPS! VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PURCHASE…!
Carrot Diqhasher –
Price is fantastic for such a great quality book
What a beautiful book! I got this as a gift for a friend and they loved it.
reviewer –
so four stars for making any book at all with a bunch of beautiful maps in it
A little threadbare for its size, but there aren’t a lot of options for map lovers out there, so four stars for making any book at all with a bunch of beautiful maps in it.
cindy gomez –
Beautiful
BEAUTIFUL
Amazon Customer –
Beautiful Book
I was nervous about getting this book because of the reviews but decided on it anyway when the price dropped. It’s perfect, no damage whatsoever and it looks absolutely beautiful in person. I am very happy I decided to get it.
B –
Eigentlich als Geschenk gekauft aber irgendwie find ich es selbst sehr interessant und behalte es
Carlos –
Un gran libro de la importancia de los mapas a lo largo de la historia.Una obra que aportan los detalles esenciales para entender la importancia de la cartografía en el desarrollo del mundo
Pieremilia –
Volume molto bello sia dal punto di vista della qualità della rilegatura e della carta che delle immagini riprodotte . Il testo riesce ad essere sintetico senza essere mai banale , permette di scoprire molti spunti interessanti e stimola a ulteriori approfondimenti.
Thiago Pagliarini –
Maravilhoso, material de alta qualidade, os mapas são muito bonitos e traz bastante informações sobre cartografia e história.
Hilton Barnes –
In this day and age we only look at our phones for directions and planning our trips, and never open a map. The young generation doesn’t know how to navigate using a paper map, they probably don’t own a paper map of any kind. Look back at the beautiful works of art, that map makes used make over the years.