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A compelling exploration of the ways that humans have mapped the world throughout history

Map, Exploring the World brings together more than 250 fascinating examples of maps from the birth of cartography to today's cutting-edge digital maps and reflects the many reasons people make maps - to find their way, to assert ownership, to encourage settlement, or to show political power.

Carefully chosen by an international panel of experts and arranged to highlight thought-provoking contrasts and similarities, it features maps by the greatest names in cartography and lesser-known creators, as well as rare maps from indigenous cultures around the world.



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"A book showcasing exquisite drawings both ancient and modern captures our evergreen relationship with mapping the world."—Air Mail

Map: Exploring The World

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      Publisher Phaidon Press Ltd
      Published 15 January 2020
      ISBN-13 9781838660642
      978-1838660642
      ISBN-10 183866064X
      Also in:
      Earth Sciences, Geography & Environment Cartography, map-making and projections Geographical discovery and exploration History Historical maps and atlases

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A compelling exploration of the ways that humans have mapped the world throughout history

      Map, Exploring the World brings together more than 250 fascinating examples of maps from the birth of cartography to today's cutting-edge digital maps and reflects the many reasons people make maps - to find their way, to assert ownership, to encourage settlement, or to show political power.

      Carefully chosen by an international panel of experts and arranged to highlight thought-provoking contrasts and similarities, it features maps by the greatest names in cartography and lesser-known creators, as well as rare maps from indigenous cultures around the world.



      Trade Review

      "A book showcasing exquisite drawings both ancient and modern captures our evergreen relationship with mapping the world."—Air Mail

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