Historical maps and atlases Books
Ordnance Survey Map of Ancient Britain Historical Map Guide
Book SynopsisThe OS Historical Map series comprises of Ancient Britain and Roman Britain. Each archaeological period is identified using different symbols and colours to show sites from the Stone Age through to the early Middle Ages against a modern map base, double-sided to cover the whole country. The Ancient Britain map and guide is complemented by a timeline that shows British events in relation to wider history. Key sites of significant historical interest are highlighted using photographs, text and thumbnail mapping from the OS Landranger map series. Additional information, such as a list of archaeological terms, suggested reading and museums to visit, is also included.
£7.59
Ordnance Survey Map of Roman Britain Historical Map Guide
Book SynopsisThe OS Historical Map series comprises of Ancient Britain and Roman Britain. The Roman Britain Map provides the ideal overview of nearly 400 yearsof history, during which Britain was a part of the Roman Empire. This map covers the whole of Great Britain and is printed back to back as North and South sheets. It includes a list of key dates, events and archaeological evidence. The OS Historical Map of Roman Britain provides the means to appreciate and visit the rich and extensive archaeological remains from this period.
£7.59
Thames & Hudson Ltd Murder Maps USA
Book SynopsisAdam Selzer is an author and researcher specializing in the secret side of history, rescuing long-lost stories from microfilm reels, tracing urban legends to their sources and uncovering the criminal underworld. He has been a tour guide in New York and Chicago, and has written over twenty books. Titles include multiple works of crime history, including H. H. Holmes: The True Story of the Devil in the White City, Mysterious Chicago and The Ghosts of Chicago.
£23.75
Quarto Publishing PLC Atlas of Forgotten Places
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction Section 1: Vacant Properties Büyükada Orphelinat, Turkey Żarnowiec Nuclear Power Plant, Poland Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway The Castle of Dona Chica, Portugal Sans-Souci Palace, Haiti Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse, Denmark Sammezzano Castle, Italy Section 2: Unsettled Situatons Wünsdorf, Germany Old Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia Mandu, India Craco, Italy Grängesberg, Sweden Plymouth, Montserrat, West Indies Kolmanskop, Namibia Kennecott, Alaska Döllersheim, Austria Section 3: Dilapidated Destinations The West Pier, Brighton, UK Santa Claus, Arizona, US Ducor Palace Hotel, Liberia Hachijo Royal Hotel, Japan Grand Hôtel de la Forêt, Corsica Camelot Theme Park, Lancashire, UK The Salton Sea Riviera, California, US New World Mall, Bangkok, Thailand Kupari, Croatia Hellinikon Olympic Complex, Greece Section 4: Journeys Ended Nicosia Airport, Cyprus Train Graveyard, Uyuni, Bolivia Crystal Palace Subway, London, UK Suakin, Sudan City Hall Subway Station, New York, US Balaklava Submarine Base, Crimea Section 5: Obsolete Institutions St Peter’s Seminary College, Scotland, UK Roosevelt Island Smallpox Hospital, New York, US Volterra Psychiatric Hospital, Italy Gary City Methodist Church, Indiana, US Akampene Island, Uganda Seaside Sanatorium, Connecticut, US Lennox Castle Hospital, Scotland, UK Alcatraz Prison, California, US Selected Bibliography Picture Credits Acknowledgements Index
£20.00
Quarto Publishing PLC To the Ends of the Earth
Book SynopsisThis lavishly illustrated book provides a unique insight into the evolution of mapmaking and the science behind it, from the stone age to the digital age. Britain’s leading cartographic author takes us on a historical journey through how the greatest maps were created. Exploring key cartographers and mapmaking methods, as well as fascinating interludes on subjects such as the very first maps, deliberate mistakes, and superlative maps, this comprehensive guide explores how the techniques and technology have developed throughout human history: • Evolving methods of surveying: from the Roman groma, through the naval instruments of the magnetic compass, astrolabes and sextants, to the 20th century revolution of aerial photography • Drawing tools and materials: from Babylonian maps carved in clay, to digital maps created via touchscreen • The introduction of various mapping conveTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION 1. IN THE BEGINNING The First Maps 2. SURVEYS AND SKETCHES Gathering the Information 3. WHYS AND WHEREFORES The Purpose of Maps 4. OLD TIMERS The First Map-makers 5. IN THE ROUND Globes and Spheres 6. SURFACE MATTERS Materials for Drawing Maps 7. A MAP OF MANY PARTS The Components of a Map 8. GOING NOWHERE Places Which Weren’t There 9. THE DRAWING ROOM Key Cartographers from the Golden Age to the Modern Age 10. MIGHTY MAPS Mapping Superlatives 11. A MAP IN HAND The Purposes to Which Maps Have Been Put CONCLUSION FURTHER RESOURCES INDEX CREDITS ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
£21.25
Ivy Press 40 Maps That Will Change How You See the World
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£16.00
British Library Publishing Mapping the Heavens
Book SynopsisIn this beautifully illustrated book, Peter Whitfield reveals some of the ways in which the structure of the universe has been conceived, explained and depicted. This new edition is updated to include a wider range of stunning maps of the skies in full colour, including imagery from the latest voyages of space exploration.
£13.49
British Library Publishing Atlas
Book SynopsisThis is an atlas with a difference. This atlas can help us to travel in a way that regular atlases do not, because by looking at old maps and getting to know their stories we can be transported back to the times in which they were made. This fabulous collection of maps is now available in paperback.
£17.09
British Library Publishing A History of Britain in 100 Maps
Book SynopsisIn A History of Britain in 100 Maps Jeremy Black takes readers deep into the unparalleled collections of the British Library Map Room to tell a new story of the British Isles through acknowledged treasures and previously undiscovered and unpublished items.
£32.00
British Library Publishing A History of Railways in 100 Maps
Book SynopsisContinuing the thematic strand of the successful and proven British Library 100 Maps' series. This new volume traces the fully international history of railways from their beginnings in the north-west of England through to the inter-continental lines of today.
£32.00
Gill That Place We Call Home
Book SynopsisJohn Creedon has always been fascinated by place names, from when he was a young boy growing up in Cork City to travelling around Ireland making his popular television show. In this brilliant new book, he digs beneath the surface of familiar place names, peeling back the layers of meaning behind them to reveal stories about the nature of the land of Erin and the people who walked it before us.Travel the highways, byways and boreens of Ireland with John and become absorbed in the place names s
£19.79
The History Press Ltd Birmingham A History in Maps
Book SynopsisFrom the exceptional town plans and maps contained within this unique volume emerges a social picture of Birmingham; a town quickly developing in size and population in the eighteenth century; along with the changes brought about by urbanisation. Land was bought up for development; hundreds of courts' were built to home the industrial workers pouring in from the many outlying villages. The many gardens, orchards and wide expanses of open space detailed on Wesley's 1731 plan of Birmingham were soon to be transformed into a sprawling mass of habitation. By 1765 Matthew Boulton, a leading entrepreneur and pioneer of the Industrial Revolution, had built his famous Soho Manufactory on Handsworth Heath. Shortly afterwards, the town plans of Birmingham in the first quarter of the 1800s chart the arrival of the railway; a plan from 1832 is the last glimpse of the city before the arrival of the Grand Junction Railway and other main line stations. Accompanied with informative text and pictures o
£21.25
Johns Hopkins University Press A Railroad Atlas of the United States in 1946
Book SynopsisCarpenter depicts the major rail centers of Indianapolis, Gary, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, and Chicago, as well as every town and rail junction from Mackinaw City, Michigan, to Tell City, Indiana.Trade ReviewAn incredible wealth of information... a fine addition to library collections that support interests in railroading, transportation issues, post-World War II history, or the midwest region. American Reference Books Annual 2009 Superb series... As in Carpenter's previous editions on the Mid-Atlantic states and New England, the detail in his hand-drawn, exhaustively researched maps is astonishing... This atlas and its companions are excellent snapshots of railroading's 'classic era.' -- Ronald S. McGonigal Classic Trains 2009 A winning reference. Midwest Book Review 2009 Mr. Carpenter's labor of love appeals to railroad professionals, railroad enthusiasts, sociologists, historians, local historians, cartographers, and collectors of unusual maps. The book belongs on your reference shelf. There's nothing else quite like it. -- John Baesch The Portolan 2009 This atlas is a gem, and certainly should be considred for your bookshelf. -- Robert D. Brubaker Keystone 2010Table of ContentsIntroductionHow to Use This AtlasAcknowledgmentsThe AtlasKay MapMap Symbols and AbbreviationsThe MapsAppendix: List of Railroads in the AtlasNotes on the Maps: ReferencesIndexesCoaling StationsInterlocking Stations and Former Interlocking StationsPassender and Non-passenger StationsTrack PansTunnelsViaducts
£63.00
Moody Publishers Moody Bible Atlas
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£49.88
University of Hawai'i Press Cartographic Traditions in East Asian Maps
Book SynopsisFocuses on a group of maps from the MacLean Collection, one of the worldâs largest private collections of maps. The maps presented here are in a wide range of medium and formats. Each of the chapters examines one of the three principal regions of East Asia and begins with overall regional maps, then local city maps of Beijing, Edo, Yokohama and Kyoto.
£29.71
Alan Godfrey Maps Peebles 1906 Peeblesshire Sheet 1306 Old OS Maps
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£5.69
The Historic Towns Trust An Historical Map of Canterbury from medieval
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£9.49
Historic Ways Historic Ways Road Map of England and Wales in
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£13.49
Orion Publishing Co The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book Legends and
Book SynopsisJourney through Great British history with an all-new collection of over 300 puzzles from the bestselling Ordnance Survey Puzzle series.
£15.29
Thomas Nelson Publishers The Essential Atlas of the Bible
Book SynopsisEmbark on a fascinating journey through the lands where key biblical events unfolded. Visit the places where Jesus preached, Moses journeyed, and Paul spread the word of God - all from the comfort of your home with The Essential Atlas of the Bible.With nearly 200 visually captivating, multidimensional maps and full-color images, this comprehensive atlas will deepen your understanding of biblical lands, history, and spirituality. Leveraging highly accurate mapping technologies, it provides an up-to-date geographical perspective that makes Scripture study both engaging and impactful.Discover multifaceted insights through innovative chronological charts covering historical backgrounds, regions, weather, and roads of the Bible''s world. This full-color atlas is concise yet comprehensive - perfect for Bible scholars, future pilgrims to the Holy Land, or curious readers seeking greater insight into places frequently mentioned in the Old and New Test
£16.14
Penguin Books Ltd The Lost Paths
Book Synopsis***LONGLISTED FOR NATURE WRITING, THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2024***Discover the rich history of Britain''s millennia-old network of pathways, and it will be impossible to take an unremarkable walk again . . .''A nostalgic amble through the history of travel in England and Wales, and an examination of the routes that make up our modern path network. Jack Cornish interlaces titbits of travel, history, personal reflection and anecdote'' The Times''Cornish's book delves back in history and is written with a sense of urgency. On each page you discover an enticing new vista'' Mail on Sunday--- Hundreds of thousands of miles of paths reach into and connect communities across England and Wales. More than just a practical way for us to walk, ride and cycle, they are an inheritance from our past, revealing how our ancestors interacted with and shaped their surroundings. From Iron Age footsteps to Anglo-Saxon mercenary trails, through Railway Age tracks and Home Army defences, our land reveals a hidden history of us. But thousands of miles are still missing from our maps, and they will be lost forever unless they are urgently reclaimed. Fighting for these paths' survival through his work with the Ramblers Association, Jack Cornish has spent years walking and recording these forgotten routes those that have been lost, those that have been saved and those which remain hidden in plain sight. The Lost Paths is a history of the people who have used, and in some cases created, these walkways: The drovers who herded their sheep and cattle to market The wanderers who travelled between workhouses, seeking shelter and subsistence The miners who ventured deep underground along the Cornish coast The wartime heroes who built up Britain's defensive infrastructure This incredible ordinary' history of the land beneath our feet reminds us just how precious these paths are, and have been, to the human story of this island. This is a celebration of an ancient network and a rallying cry to reclaim what has been lost and preserve it for future generations.---Marvellous. Cornish is the ideal companion on the road: interested in everything, learned, acute, and a splendid story-teller' Charles Foster, author of Being a Beast''A rallying cry to reclaim lost routes and preserve this precious resource for future generations'' Walk Magazine
£18.00
Penguin Books Ltd The Lost Paths
Book SynopsisHundreds of thousands of miles of paths reach into, and connect, communities across England and Wales. More than just a practical way for us to walk, ride and cycle around, they are an inheritance from the past, revealing how our ancestors interacted with and shaped their landscapes. But thousands of miles are still missing from our maps.Exploring the deep history of these pathways, Jack Cornish uncovers how this millennia-old network was created and has evolved - from prehistoric trackways to the modern creation of towns - reflecting the contours of the past and the changing fortunes of society.
£10.44
Orion Publishing Co The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book
Book Synopsis Are YOU the ultimate map-reader? Do you know your trig points from your National Trails? Can you calculate using contours? And can you fathom exactly how far the footpath is from the free house? Track down hidden treasures, decipher geographical details and discover amazing facts as you work through this unique puzzle book based on 40 of the Ordnance Survey''s best British maps. Explore the first ever OS map made in 1801, unearth the history of curious place names, encounter abandoned Medieval villages and search the site of the first tarmac road in the world. With hundreds of puzzles ranging from easy to mind-boggling, this mix of navigational tests, word games, code-crackers, anagrams and mathematical conundrums will put your friends and family through their paces on the path to becoming the ultimate map-master!
£15.29
Orion Publishing Co The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Tour of Britain
Book SynopsisThe Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book was the biggest-selling puzzle book of 2018. And now it is back, and bigger and better than before!
£15.29
National Geographic Society All Over the Map
Book SynopsisCreated for map lovers by map lovers, this book explores the intriguing stories behind maps across history and illuminates how the ancient art of cartography still thrives today. In this visually stunning book, award-winning journalists Betsy Mason and Greg Miller--authors of the National Geographic cartography blog 'All Over the Map'--explore the intriguing stories behind maps from a wide variety of cultures, civilizations, and time periods. Based on interviews with scores of leading cartographers, curators, historians, and scholars, this is a remarkable selection of fascinating and unusual maps--some never before published. This diverse compendium includes ancient maps of dragon-filled seas, elaborate maps of hidden worlds from inside Earth to outer space, devious maps created by spies, and cutting-edge data-based cartography showing the ebb and flow of modern cities. If your brain craves maps--and Mason and Miller wouldTrade Review“An absorbing and quirky history of mapmaking.” –The New York Times"This beautiful tome by WIRED alumni Betsy Mason and Greg Miller charts the fascinating history of cartography. The scores of maps in the book range from the whimsical (origins of meats supplied to Parisian butchers) to the political (North Dakota fracking sites) to the fantastical (Jerry Gretzinger’s imaginary world)." –Wired"With an eye for splendor, Mason and Miller dredge up stories of the past through the medium of maps, often with something to say about the present. Their new book, All Over the Map: A Cartographic Odyssey, binds hundreds of evocative maps into one volume, stitched with approachable, illuminating prose." –Laura Bliss, CityLab “Mason and Miller, who run the All over the Map blog, aren’t professional cartographers but journalists, and their stance as relative novices who love maps makes this book a wonder…A must for cartography collections and a wonderful addition to social science and art shelves.” –Library Journal “It'd be pretty difficult to review the breadth of maps in the book to give you a flavor even. Let’s just say Mason and Miller have got you covered whatever your map vice is. So whether you like the painstaking detail of beautiful topographic maps, the imagination of celestial charts, the analytical representation of statistical data or the fantasy of the map of Westeros or the Death Star then there’s plenty in this book to feast on.” –Kenneth Field, Cartonerd blog“Mapping the cosmos is just one of the topics addressed in this entertaining, colorful look at historical maps and the stories behind them. Space fans will revel in the tale surrounding a century’s worth of road atlases for Mars’ (non-existent) canals, There are also entries for the history of moon maps, the solar system maps that NASA’s Pioneer and Voyager missions provided for the aliens, and the fictional Death Star diagrams. But wait … there’s much, much more. Co-authors Betsy Mason and Greg Miller provide a cornucopia of cartography that spans subjects ranging from a street map for ancient Rome and a 15th-century guide to the parallels between medieval maps of Britain and contemporary charts of the Seven Kingdoms in “Game of Thrones.”–GeekWire "Science journalists Greg Miller and Betsy Mason took their obsession with maps—historical, geologic, science-y, even of other worlds—and translated that into one of the most beautiful and interesting compendiums of stories I've ever read. The book is filled with over 200 maps, some famous, like maps of the ocean floor, some obscure, like a geologic map of the moon, which is easily one of the visually craziest maps I've ever seen. I can't recommend it highly enough." –Kishore Hari, Inquiring Minds podcast "One of the most beautiful and fascinating books I’ve ever seen." –Mary Eileen Williams, Feisty Side of Fifty podcast “Betsy Mason and Greg Miller have collected a simply gorgeous set of maps and not only shared the reason behind the making of the maps, but their history, what they got correct and what they missed, and I have now spent hours poring over the beautiful pictures of maps, ancient and recent, artistic, scientific, and both, from all corners of the world that are found in this stunning collection.” –BookNAround "I just loved getting lost in these images and these stories. All Over the Map is such a treat for cartographers and fans of maps (like me) - it is simply unputdownable." –A Bookish Way of Life “There is information in here that even surprised a map lover like me. Maps of cities, mountains, oceans, industry, farming, tourist flow, war destruction, wind, and planets - and that is just to touch on a few. The content of this book is really amazing! I can't think of anybody who would not enjoy this one.” .” –Wall-to-Wall Books“Every page of this giant tome of a book features a beautiful representation of a specific map accompanied by super interesting information about its history, origins and purpose.” –Ms. Nose in a Book “It is a big, beautiful and utterly fascinating book featuring all kinds of unique maps that chart worlds both real and imagined.” –Kahakai Kitchen “…a truly wonderful book. It’s fun and informative and beautiful and thought-provoking and educational. What are you waiting for?” –5 Minutes for Books“When this large book came into my life, I was struck immediately by one thing, and this kept going… and going… and going…This book is possibly the most beautiful book I have ever owned in my entire life.” –Literary Quicksand
£37.79
Rose Publishing (CA) Libro de Tablas Comparativas Biblicas Mapas Y
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£29.74
Rose Publishing (CA) Mapas Biblicos Antes Y Ahora
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£22.49
Skyhorse Publishing The D-Day Atlas: A Graphical Reconstruction of
Book SynopsisAn Illustrated Guide to One of the Greatest Events of World War IIThe Allied landing in German-occupied Normandy on June 6, 1944 was the greatest amphibious operation in military history. In the months that followed, German forces, outnumbered and outgunned, fought one of the most tenacious and skillful defensive campaigns of the entire war. This magnificent graphical reconstruction details the momentous events of the Normandy campaign from its conception through to the destruction of the German 7th and 5th Panzer Armies at Falaise and the Allied liberation of Paris.Included in The D-Day Atlas are: Disposition and movements of military units Plans and objectives of the commanders on both sides Nature of the Normandy terrain Role of Allied air interdiction and long-range naval fire support Movement of reserve units and supplies Activities of the French Resistance Follow troop movements and positions throughout the Normandy campaign to discover how the British, American, and Commonwealth troops reached victory.
£18.04
R.C.E.Quixley ANTIQUE MAPS OF CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY
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£27.00
Broadman & Holman Publishers CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible, Hardcover
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£41.79
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc Historic Maps And Views Of The Old South: 24
Book SynopsisHistoric Maps and Views of the Old South?is the newest edition to Black Dog's Maps and Views series, and celebrates the history and beauty of some of America's most beloved cities with 24 removable, frameable maps and images that are perfect for the home, classroom, office or dorm.Dating from the 1800s through the present and ready for framing in a custom format or in a standard 11? x 14? frame, the stunning and fascinating images from The Granger Collection showcase the beauty and history of the Old South, including midnight paddleboat races on the Mississippi, moss-covered oaks framing the Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, a horse and carriage mmeandering on Bay Shell Road in Mobile, turn of the century Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and the gorgeous fountain in Forsyth Park, Savannah.Each image's original printing information is provided, as well as additional information that places it in historic context and further illuminates its qualities. Each image is exquisitely reproduced to show off its color and detail.The perfect gift for lovers of travel, history, or art.Other titles in this series include:Historic Maps and Views of San FranciscoHistoric Maps and Views of BostonHistoric Maps and Views of the ChicagoHistoric Maps and Views of New YorkHistoric Maps and Views of LondonHistoric Maps and Views of RomeHistoric Maps and View of Paris
£14.24
Rose Publishing Rose 'Then and Now' Bible Map Atlas
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£30.99
University of Utah Press,U.S. The Mapmakers of New Zion: A Cartographic History
Book SynopsisFrom their earliest days on the American frontier through their growth into a worldwide church, the spatially expansive Mormons made maps to help them create idealized communities, migrate to and colonize large parts of the American West, visualize the stories in their sacred texts, and spread their message internationally through a well-organized missionary system. This book identifies many Mormon mapmakers who played an important but heretofore unsung role in charting the course of Latter-day Saint history. For Mormons, maps had and continue to have both practical and spiritual significance. In addition to using maps to help build their new Zion and to explore the Intermountain West, Latter-day Saint mapmakers used them to depict locations and events described in the Book of Mormon.Featuring over one hundred historical maps reproduced in full color—many never before published—The Mapmakers of New Zion sheds new light on Mormonism and takes readers on a fascinating journey through maps as both historical documents and touchstones of faith.Trade Review“The Mapmakers of New Zion is a brilliant history of Mormons and Mormon thought, viewed through the unique lens of cartography. Written in an engaging style, Mapmakers documents the minutiae of history and geography and offers an ongoing meditation on Mormon cosmology and Latter-day Saint views on space and time. A stimulating and enlightening book.” —Todd Compton, author of A Frontier Life: Jacob Hamblin, Explorer and Indian Missionary “Provides an excellent introduction to historical cartography and asks a series of illuminating questions about the art and science of mapmaking. Carefully crafted and full of cultural insights.” —Will Bagley, author of South Pass: Gateway to a Continent “A magnificent tome about the mapmakers of the Mormon exodus out of the United States into the American West.”—The Journal of Mormon History “From its trek west in the 1800s to today’s missionary efforts, Mormonism has left behind its fair share of maps. Richard Francaviglia studies these maps in detail and brings to light some new insights about the religion’s culture and theology.”—Deseret News “It is rare to discover a book as richly illustrated and produced as Richard Francaviglia’s new The Mapmakers of New Zion.…Those interested in Mormon history, scholars, students, and general public, will find much to appreciate in Francaviglia’s work, and various fields of study will benefit from considering the questions he poses and insights he provides.”—The Journal of Arizona History “[Francaviglia’s] analyses continually reveal new insights and fresh readings of old stories.”—Nova Religio “A marvelous archival cartographic lesson on the LDS experience from its inception.…this work is enterprising and thought-provoking.”—Mormon Studies Review “Effectively makes the case that maps are an important, and underutilized, source for understanding the history and geography of the Latter-day Saints. More importantly, this work enlightens us as to how the Latter-day Saints have thought about their own history and geography.” —BYU Studies
£32.26
Bridge21 Publications, LLC The Story of Xinjiang Revealed through Old Maps
Book SynopsisXinjiang, named in 1759 by Emperor Qianlong (乾隆 1711-1799) of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty of China, was ruled by the Qing from the final phase of the Dzungar-Qing Wars when the Dzungar Khanate was conquered, and lasted until the fall of the imperial dynasty in 1912. Based on rare ancient maps and historical archives, the book tells stories of Xinjiang during the Qing. It involves Emperor Qianlong, Fragrant concubine (xiangfei 香妃, Uyghur concubine married with Emperor Qianlong), Lady Catherine (the wife of the British consul-general in Kashgar at the end of the 19th century, and lived in Xinjiang for nearly two decades), Swedish missionaries (persisted in spreading Christianity for 38 years among Uyghurs who believed in Islam), Guan Gong temples (the belief in Lord Guan, a religious tradition of the Han and Manchus) and so on.Table of ContentsPreface Part One Old Maps and the Imperial Rule 1.Emperor Qianlong, the Jesuit missionaries, and land surveying 2.The legend of the Emperor's "fragrant concubine" from the western territories 3.The tumultuous journey of the Map of Hami Part Two Old Maps and Scholars 1.Zhang Mu, Maps of the Western Territories, and a forum of frontier scholars 2.The Manchurian Pilgrimage to the West: Qi Shiyi and his Sights and Sounds of the West 3.Not just a tale of the Han Dynasty: Li Guangting and the Visual Appraisal of the Western Territories 4.The Insouciant Disciple, the "Gengxu year", unscrupulous merchants and the Complete Atlas of Xinjiang Part Three Early Cartography and the West 1.An ever-changing exotic realm: Kashgar through the eyes of Lady Catherine 2.The story of Chini-Bagh and its proprietor 3. The story behind a simple book tag: Arthur W. Hummel and the Library of Congress' Complete Atlas of Xinjiang Part Four Old Maps and Folk Beliefs 1.The martyr Huang Guifang and the "Fang deity" temples of Xinjiang 2."Guardian of Xinjiang": the "Guan Gong temples" of Xinjiang 3.Reaping what one not sows: the Swedish missionaries of Kashgar Part Five Old Maps and Ethnicities 1.The warriors of Xinjiang: garrison soldiers of the Eight Banner Army on the western frontier 2.The western migration of the Xibe people: protecting the western frontier for the sake of the emperor 3.The Torghut tribe's return to the east: a Mongolian cavalry's migration from the Volga River to the Kaidu River Part Six Old Maps and Geography 1.A visual representation of Xinjiang's major cities 2.A tale of twin cities: the new and old settlements of Aksu 3.A desolate ancient path winding through the western Tianshan ranges: the Illustrated Account of the Expedition along Nalin River from Ili to Kashgar 4. Immortalizing the Qing Empire's achievements: the stone tablet on the Complete Atlas of Xinjiang
£28.50
Rose Publishing Deluxe Then and Now Bible Maps 2.0
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£25.19
Disruption Books Home Is Everywhere: The Unbelievably True Story
Book SynopsisAs a young man living in rural Kansas in the 1940s, Charles Novak took a job with the federal government—not because he liked the work but because he heard it paid well. That job shaped his life in ways he could never have imagined. As a surveyor for the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, Charles was tasked with measuring the unmapped American landscape. Over the years this would take him from being eaten up by mosquitoes in Alaska, to eating steak and lobster on oil rigs in Louisiana. His career became even more adventurous when his family later hit the road with him, making their home in a caravan of trailers as the survey team traversed the nation. The measurements taken by Charles and the team eventually helped build today’s GPS technology. But such a contribution was the furthest thing from the minds of Charles and his family as they experienced life on the road during a time of astounding change in American life. From segregated trains, to Cold War military bases, and back to Kansas, Charles’s family found that home is more than a place on a map.Trade Review"A concise account of a tumultuous American journey that offers some intriguing insights for history lovers." Kirkus Reviews
£20.66
Pegasus Books Here Begins the Dark Sea: Venice, a Medieval
Book SynopsisThe remarkable story of the cartographic masterpiece—the Venetian mappa mundi—that revolutionized how we see the world.In 1459 a Venetian monk named Fra Mauro completed an astonishing map of the world. Seven feet in diameter, Fra Mauro’s mappamundi is the oldest and most complete Medieval map to survive into modernity. And in its time, this groundbreaking mappamundi provided the most detailed description of the known world, incorporating accurate observation, and geographic reality, urging viewers to see water and land as they really existed. Fra Mauro's map was the first in history to show that a ship could circumnavigate Africa, and that the Indian “Sea” was in fact an ocean, enabling international trade to expand across the globe. Acclaimed anthropologist Meredith F. Small reveals how Fra Mauro’s mappamundi made cartography into a science rather than a practice based on religion and ancient myths. Here Begins the Dark Sea brings Fra Mauro’s masterpiece to life as a work of art and a window into Venetian society and culture. In telling the story of this cornerstone of modern cartography, Small takes the reader on a fascinating journey as she explores the human urge to find our way. Here Begins the Dark Sea is a riveting testament to the undeniable impact Fra Mauro and his mappamundi have had over the past five centuries and still holds relevance today.Trade Review“Around 1450, the Venetian government commissioned a monk named Fra Mauro to make a mappa mundi, a map of the world. His map is a circle nearly 7 feet in diameter, crammed with illustrations and annotations; the work took several years. When it was done, it was the most detailed and accurate map of the known world that anyone had yet made. Here Begins the Dark Sea is an engaging guide to Fra Mauro’s times and techniques.” -- The Wall Street Journal"For all interested in maps and the history of exploration, this book is a wonderful read." -- The Explorers Journal“A study of one of history’s most influential maps. Small provides a fascinating exploration of the impressively detailed mappa mundi created by Venetian monk Fra Mauro. Interesting and approachable, this book will appeal to any student of geography or world history.” -- Kirkus Reviews"Here Begins the Dark Sea is a captivating exploration of Fra Mauro’s creation of the most accurate world map of its time. The book takes readers on a journey through the history of mapmaking, revealing the innovative thinking and dedication that went into Fra Mauro’s masterpiece. It is a must-read for anyone with an interest in the history of mapmaking or medieval geography." -- Medieval Archives Praise for Inventing the World"Small catalogs a dizzying array of Venetian innovations in this illuminating account. Small enlivens her research with personal anecdotes about her love for Venice, and moves fluidly from one topic to the next. The result is a delightful and informative cabinet of wonders." * Publishers Weekly *"Venice does not lack admirers, but this is an inventive addition. An anthropologist at Cornell, Small emphasizes the city’s social structure as she describes “how one small place had an outsized influence on the development of Western culture.” Venice lovers already familiar with plaudits by other travelers and historians will enjoy this different perspective." * Kirkus Reviews *
£19.80
Mapseeker Digital Ltd Aston Villa History of The Beautiful Name -
Book SynopsisAlso featured is part of a rare 1833 map showing the first "street" to be cut through the Manor of Aston - named Villa Street after the imposing landmark Georgian Villa - Aston Villa - located on the junction of Heathfield Road and Lozells Road. Another feature shows the arrival of the Wesleyans and the building of their chapel in 1865, in 1872 young fellows of the chapel form a cricket team. Keen enough on their cricket in the Summer months, they establish Aston Villa Football Club in 1874 to play the new game of Association Football so they could be together in the Winter months. Aston Villa's earliest games were played on the then famous "sports meadow", part of the great leisure complex opened in 1872 and featured on the work. Also featured is the "Wellington Road ground", Perry Barr, the first football home of Aston Villa, from where they played between 1876 and 1897. In 1888 Aston Villa director William McGregor became the founding father of the Football League, with Aston Villa being one of the twelve founder clubs. One year later in 1889, back down at the Aston Lower Grounds, the famous sports meadow has been lost to housing. Dovehouse Pool is drained and in its place the owners of the leisure complex build a cycle track with a central sports ground. In 1897 Aston Villa leave Wellington Road, Perry Barr, and move to the Aston Lower Grounds, the sports ground gradually became known as "Villa Park" To the top left and right are rare images of match action from Villa Park, to the centre of these images is the first picture captured from a 1901 "home" game against arch rivals Small Heath, later to be named Birmingham City. The heading to the top of the work quotes "By the turn of the 20th century Aston Villa - the greatest name in football in every sense - had become of the most powerful sides in the country - They had secured the league title 5 times since the start of the league in 1888, and won the F.A Cup 3 times". The heading at the bottom of the work quotes " The City of Birmingham with sinewy arms and sooty face, was forging its name in brass and iron as the workshop of the World, when one Winters night in 1874 a few young men stroked their whiskers and bestowed on a new born football club a name unique in sporting history".
£23.74
University of Alberta Press Cartographic Poetry
Book SynopsisThis first book-length study of five maps drawn by Blackfoot and Gros Ventre cartographers in 1801 and 1802 explores the maps' cartographic conventions, utility, and beauty.
£26.34
Reaktion Books Mapping the Middle East
Book SynopsisMapping the Middle East explores the many perspectives from which people have visualized the vast area lying between the Atlantic Ocean and the Oxus and Indus river valleys over the past millennium. By analysing maps produced from the eleventh century on, Zayde Antrim emphasizes the deep roots of mapping in a world region too often considered unexamined and unchanging before the modern period. Indeed, maps from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, coinciding with the eras of European colonialism and the rise of the nation-state, have obscured this deeper past and constrained future possibilities. Mapping the Middle East is organized chronologically to contextualize and interpret compelling maps from each period. Chapters address the medieval `Realm of Islam', the sixteenth- to eighteenth-century Ottoman Empire, French and British colonial mapping over the long nineteenth century, national mapping traditions in modern Turkey, Iran and Israel/Palestine, and alternative geographies in twentieth- and twenty-first-century maps. Vivid colour illustrations allow readers to follow the argument on the surface of the maps. Rather than a conventional history of cartography, Mapping the Middle East is an incisive critique of the changing relationship between maps and belonging in a dynamic world region over the past thousand years.
£54.60
Reaktion Books Trading Territories: Mapping the Early Modern
Book SynopsisTrading Territories tells the compelling story of maps and geographical knowledge in the early modern world from the fifteenth to the early seventeenth century. Examining how European geographers mapped the territories of the Old World -Africa and Southeast Asia - this book shows how the historical preoccupation with Columbus's `discovery' of the New World of America in 1492 obscured the ongoing importance of mapping territories that have since been defined as `eastern', especially those in the Muslim world. In this book, now available in paperback and updated with a new preface by the author, Jerry Brotton shows that trade and diplomacy defined the development of maps and globes in this period, far more than the disinterested pursuit of scientific accuracy and objectivity, and challenges our preconceptions about not just maps, but also the history and geography of what we call East and West.Trade Review`A beautifully illustrated account of the status, construction and purposes of maps in the Early Modern world.' - History Today; `Jerry Brotton's elegant Trading Territories shows how historically maps were about facilitating trade and celebrating (and exerting) influence.' - The Independent
£15.19
Birlinn General The Clyde: Mapping the River
Book SynopsisThe Clyde is arguably the most evocative of Scottish rivers. Its mention conjures up a variety of images of power, productivity and pleasure from its ‘bonnie banks’ through the orchards of south Lanarkshire to its association with shipbuilding and trade and the holiday memories of thousands who fondly remember going ‘doon the watter’. Its story reflects much of the history of the lands it flows through and the people who live on its banks. This book looks at the maps which display the river itself from its source to the wide estuary which is as much a part of the whole image. It discusses how the river was mapped from its earliest depictions and includes such topics as navigation, river crossings, war and defence, tourism, sport and recreation, industry and power and urban development.Trade Review'This book beautifully presents the many layers of meaning that are represented by those two words, The Clyde. Thoroughly recommended' * Scottish Local History *
£25.50
Birlinn General Manchester: Mapping the City
Book SynopsisManchester is one the world’s most iconic cities. Not only was it the first industrial city, it can claim to be the first post-industrial city. This book uses historic maps and unpublished and original plans to chart the dramatic growth and transformation of Manchester as it grew rich on its cotton trade from the late 18th century, experienced periods of boom and bust through the Victorian period, and began its post-industrial transformation in the 20th century. The Peterloo Massacre, the Bridgewater Canal, the railway revolution, Trafford Park industrial estate, the Ship Canal, Belle Vue theme park, Wythenshawe garden city, the 1996 IRA bomb, Coronation Street, iconic football stadiums, and MediaCity are just some of the events and places that have put Manchester on the world’s perceptual map and are explored through a wealth of published and unpublished maps and plans in this sumptuously illustrated cartographic history.Trade Review'In the field of urban historical cartography you surely cannot get a better book than this. I certainly cannot think of a publication on the cartography of London which matches not only the breadth and depth of this volume, but also the quality of its production, from the weight of its paper, to its binding and the sharpness of its reproductions' -- AH Schulenburg * Society of Cartographers Bulletin *'An endlessly fascinating anthology of the most important (and often unorthodox) maps of Manchester throughout its history. A truly beautiful book' * Waterstones Deansgate *
£27.00
Birlinn Ltd The Iona Abbey Jigsaw Puzzle
Book SynopsisIona is one of the most beautiful of all the Scottish Hebrides, and full of historical associations. It was here that St Columba came by boat in 563 from Ireland, bringing Christianity to Scotland and establishing a monastery that became one of the beacons of culture during the Dark Ages.This view is taken from a vintage poster produced by London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) to promote train and sea services to Iona in Scotland. The artwork is by Tom Gilfillan, who studied at Glasgow School of Art and was well known for his paintings of the Highlands of Scotland during the 1930s, '40s and '50s.1000 piece jigsaw.
£19.19
Octopus Publishing Group The Atlas of Abandoned Places
Book Synopsis'A remarkable collection of wonders...Lavishly produced, cleverly curated and elegantly scripted, it takes us to some of the strangest places on Earth, and offers us a peep through the keyhole.' The Spectator The globe is littered with forgotten monuments, their beauty matched only by the secrets of their past.A glorious palace lies abandoned by a fallen dictator. A grand monument to communism sits forgotten atop a mountain. Two never-launched space shuttles slowly crumble, left to rot in the middle of the desert. Explore these and many more of the world's lost wonders in this atlas like no other.With remarkable stories, bespoke maps and stunning photography of fifty forsaken sites, The Atlas of Abandoned Places travels the world beneath the surface; the sites with stories to tell, the ones you won't find in any guidebook.Award-winning travel writer Oliver Smith is your guide on a long-lost path, shining a light on the places that the world forgot.Locations featured in the book include:Europe: Maunsell Forts, Aldwych Station, Paris Catacombs, La Petite Ceinture, Craco, Teufelsberg, Beelitz-Heilstätten, Red Star Train Graveyard, Pyramiden, Salpa Line, Buzludzha Monument, Pripyat, Wolf's Lair, Project Riese, Sarajevo Bobsleigh Track, Albanian Bunkers, Rummu QuarryThe Americas & the Carribean: New Bedford Orpheum Theatre, City Hall Station, Bodie, The Boneyards of Western USA, Bannerman Castle, Palace of Sans Souci, Montserrat Exclusion Zone, Ciudad Perdida, Humberstone and Santa Laura, Uyuni Train Cemetery, FordlândiaThe Middle East & the Caucasus: Kayaköy, Burj Al Babas, Varosha, Tskaltubo, Palaces of SaddamAsia: Ryugyong Hotel, Buran at Baikonur, Mo'ynoq Ship Graveyard, Aniva Lighthouse, Hô' Thuy Tiên Waterpark, Fukushima Red Zone, HashimaOceania: Wittenoom, Wrecks of Homebush Bay, Port Arthur, MS World Discoverer, Second World Remains of Papua New GuineaAfrica: Shipwrecks of the Skeleton Coast, Kolmanskop, Mobutu's Gbadolite, Mos Espa, São Martinho dos Tigres
£19.00
Reaktion Books All Mapped Out: How Maps Shape Us
Book SynopsisMaps go far beyond just showing us where things are located. All Mapped Out is an exploration of how maps impact our lives on social and cultural levels. This book takes you on a journey through the fascinating history of maps, from ancient cave paintings and stone carvings to the digital interfaces we rely on today. But it’s not just about the maps themselves; it’s about the people behind them. Discover how maps have affected societies, influenced politics and economies, impacted the environment, and even shaped our sense of personal identity. Mike Duggan uncovers the incredible power of maps to shape the world and the knowledge we consume. This is a unique and eye-opening perspective on the significance of maps in our daily lives.
£14.40
Oxbow Books British Historic Towns Atlas Volume VII: Oxford
Book SynopsisThe latest volume of the British Historic Towns Atlas series covers the internationally-renowned city of Oxford. Famed for its university and its many outstanding historic buildings, the volume presents in mapped form the history of its topographical development. From its prehistoric setting, through its contentious Anglo-Saxon foundation, the medieval establishment of its university, and its sporadic growth after that, the Atlas charts how it became a nineteenth-century city dominated by colleges, churches, university buildings, and its associated publishing industry.The Atlas is presented as a large-format portfolio containing a series of maps showing the city at key points in its history, many illustrations of its buildings and streets, maps to show its setting, and reproduction early maps of the city. A readable text introduces and explains the maps, giving the reader a thorough grounding in how and why Oxford developed, and an explanation of its changing fortunes. A supplementary chapter brings the situation up to date.Whilst many histories of the university have been written, the Atlas concentrates on the topographic development of Oxford as a settlement, and explains it in mapped form. A comprehensive gazetteer lists every building and street shown on the maps, with a short history and references for further reading.Trade ReviewIt is a serious work of top-quality scholarship … I for one will find the Atlas to be of immense value for my own research, and congratulate all concerned on the production of this magnificent work. * Current Archaeology *Presented as a large-format portfolio, the atlas contains fold-out maps showing the city at key points in its history, many illustrations of its buildings and streeets, maps to show its setting, and reproduction early maps of the city. * Oxford Civic Society *Table of ContentsPreface A note on cartography abbreviations General introduction Prehistoric and Roman Oxford Anglo-Saxon Oxford Medieval Oxford Early Modern Oxford Modern Oxford: 1771-1900 Afterword Gazetteer Bibliography sources of maps, plates and figures
£63.00
Archaeopress Hillforts: Britain, Ireland and the Nearer
Book SynopsisFunded by the AHRC, the Atlas of Hillforts of Britain and Ireland project (2012-2016) involved a team drawn from the Universities of Oxford, Edinburgh and Cork which was responsible for compiling a massive database, now freely available online at https://hillforts.arch.ox.ac, on hillforts in Britain and Ireland. This was underpinned by a major desk-based re-assessment of accessible records. These twelve studies, presented at the end of that exercise to a conference in Edinburgh, and contributed by team members and colleagues, outline the background to and development of the project (Gary Lock) and offer a preliminary assessment of the online digital Atlas (John Pouncett) as well as presenting initial research studies using Atlas data. The volume is profusely illustrated with over 140 figures, including many new maps. Ian Ralston provides a historical assessment of key stages in the enumeration and mapping of these important monuments on both sides of the Irish Sea. The hill- and promontory forts of England, Wales and the Isle of Man are assessed by Ian Brown and those of Ireland by James O’Driscoll, Alan Hawkes and William O’Brien. Stratford Halliday’s study of the Scottish evidence focuses on the impact of the application of the Atlas criteria to the records of forts in that country. Simon Maddison deploys Percolation Analysis as an example of the potential re-use of the Atlas data in analysing new distributions; Jessica Murray presents a GIS-based approach to hillfort settings and configurations. Syntheses on insular Early Historic fortified settlements in northern Britain and Ireland, by James O’Driscoll and Gordon Noble, and on hillforts in areas of the nearer Continent are included. The latter comprise an overview by Sophie Krausz on Iron Age fortifications in France and a consideration of the south German records of hillforts and oppida by Axel Posluschny, while Fernando Rodriguez del Cueto tackles the north-western Spanish evidence.Trade Review'...we should congratulate and thank the editors for producing this fine volume, and for the enormous amount of work undertaken within the Atlas project. This is a new milestone in the study of hillforts in Britain and Ireland, and can serve as a source of inspiration for similar future studies in continental Europe and beyond.' -- Dr Manuel Fernández-Götz * The Prehistoric Society *Table of ContentsPreface - Eileen Wilkes; Part 1. The Atlas of Hillforts of Britain and Ireland; 1. The Atlas: an introduction - Gary Lock; 2. The Hillforts of Britain and Ireland – the background to the Atlas Project: an overview of the number of hill- and promontory-fort sites - Ian Ralston; 3. Hillforts of England, Wales and the Isle of Man: diversity captured - Ian Brown; 4. Forts and fortification in Scotland: applying the Atlas criteria to the Scottish dataset - Stratford Halliday; 5. The Irish hillfort - James O’Driscoll, Alan Hawkes and William O’Brien; 6. Fortified settlement in early medieval northern Britain and Ireland - Gordon Noble and James O’Driscoll; 7. A GIS-based investigation of morphological directionality at hillforts in Britain: the visual perspective - Jessica Murray; 8. Using Atlas data: the distribution of hillforts in Britain and Ireland - Simon Maddison; 9. The Atlas of Hillforts of Britain and Ireland online - John Pouncett; Part 2. Continental perspectives; 10. Iron Age fortifications in France - Sophie Krausz; 11. Hillforts of the central Cantabrian area in the Atlantic context: views on their distribution and records - Fernando Rodríguez del Cueto; 12. Hillforts and oppida: some thoughts on the fortified settlements in southern Germany - Axel Posluschny
£42.75
