History of the World in Maps
History of the World in Maps
Every map tells a story and this book tells the incredible history of our world through maps. From Babylonian tablets to digital mapping, the world has evolved rapidly, along with the ways in which we understand and depict it. In this time, cartography has not only kept pace with these changes, but has often driven them. In this fully revised and updated edition spanning more than 4,500 years, each individual map provides a unique visual insight into our past. This beautifully designed collection includes many famous examples of cartography, along with some that deserve to be better known. Witness countries and cities come and go, empires rise and fall, significant geographical discoveries, and key historical events unfold. Key maps shown include: * Babylonian clay tablets, c.2300 BC and c.600 BC – some of the world’s oldest surviving maps * Hereford Mappa Mundi, c. 1290 – medieval map of the world * Aztec City Maps 1524/1541 – precious images of the Aztec capital and their migrations- Språk
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