Brotton, Jerry
50 Maps and the Stories they Tell
- ISBN 13:
- 9781851245239
- author:
- Brotton, Jerry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Unbranded
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 196 mm X 196 mm
- Genre:
- History, World History, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Fifty Maps and the Stories They Tell brings together a fascinating selection of maps from the Bodleian Library's vast collection. Spanning over a thousand years, these cartographic treasures reveal the evolution of map-making and its reflection of changing times.
From ancient portolan charts to modern digital cartograms, each map is accompanied by a narrative that sheds light on its creation and significance. This beautifully illustrated book showcases a diverse range of maps, including a Siberian sealskin map and a twelfth-century Arabic map of the Mediterranean.
By arranging the maps chronologically, this book highlights how the science and practice of cartography have changed over time, reflecting broader social and political transformations.
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