Great Maps: The World's Masterpieces Explored and Explained (DK History Changers)
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Select a product to estimate shipping.Discover the world through the eyes of history with Great Maps: The World's Masterpieces Explored and Explained. This stunning hardcover atlas, by Jerry Brotton, offers a captivating journey through centuries of cartography, revealing how maps have shaped our understanding of the globe and its people.
Key Highlights
- Beautifully Illustrated: Features detailed and vibrant reproductions of historical maps.
- Historical Context: Provides insightful commentary and analysis of each map’s creation and significance.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Explores maps from diverse cultures and time periods, showcasing a wide range of geographical perspectives.
- Engaging Narrative: Brotton’s writing brings the history behind each map to life.
- Large Format: The substantial size allows for detailed examination of the maps.
Useful Facts
- Publisher: DK
- Publication Date: August 18, 2014
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Pages: 256
- Dimensions: 10.31 x 0.94 x 12.2 inches
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
Good Fit For
- History enthusiasts
- Geography lovers
- Students and researchers
- Anyone interested in the evolution of mapmaking
Product details
| Main Specification | |
|---|---|
| Publication Date | 2014 or August 18 |
| Brand | by Jerry Brotton (Author) Format: Hardcover |
| Item Weight | 3.75 pounds |
| Product information | |
| Language | English |
| Others | |
| Product Type | Historical |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Publisher | DK |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9781465424631 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1465424631 |
| Dimensions | 10.31 x 0.94 x 12.2 inches |
| ISBN10 | 9781465424631 |
| ISBN13 | 978-1465424631 |
| Reading age | 1 year and up |