From the crude maps of ancient Babylon to the satellite-fueled precision of Google Maps, cartography has been both a record of dreams and of discoveries. "The Men Who Mapped the World" is a beautifully illustrated and highly informative journey through these discoveries and dreams. Maps have played midwife to empires, helped win wars, and encouraged our species to venture beyond boundaries of space and time. Now that inspiring history is literally hands-on with 20 pull-out facsimiles of significant maps from the archives of ...
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From the crude maps of ancient Babylon to the satellite-fueled precision of Google Maps, cartography has been both a record of dreams and of discoveries. "The Men Who Mapped the World" is a beautifully illustrated and highly informative journey through these discoveries and dreams. Maps have played midwife to empires, helped win wars, and encouraged our species to venture beyond boundaries of space and time. Now that inspiring history is literally hands-on with 20 pull-out facsimiles of significant maps from the archives of the Royal Geographical Society!
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Publisher:
The Royal Geographical Society / Sevenoaks
Published:
2011
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
16162917565
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Seller's Description:
Fine. No Jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" (UK) Presumed 1st edition, No markings, Fine l no dust jacket as published; in Fine slipcase with slight surface rubbing to panel gloss. Glossy boards, 96pp, lavishly provided with colour illustrations and maps. This book contains 15 facsimile removeable maps of historical importance. All the maps are there and are in excellent condition except for map 13 which has a 1" tear along a fold edge. A heavy book. (4.3 JM LVR 202/b6.