The World Through Maps

The World Through Maps
Author: John R. Short
Publisher: Firefly Books
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2003
Genre: Cartography
ISBN: 9781552978115

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An illustrated history of maps and mapmaking, including reproductions of 200 antique maps.


The World Through Maps
Language: en
Pages: 240
Authors: John R. Short
Categories: Cartography
Type: BOOK - Published: 2003 - Publisher: Firefly Books

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An illustrated history of maps and mapmaking, including reproductions of 200 antique maps.
Seeing Through Maps
Language: en
Pages: 0
Authors: Denis Wood
Categories: Cartography
Type: BOOK - Published: 2006 - Publisher:

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This book explains the principles behind the Peters' Projection Map and a dozen other unique maps and provocative images. Features over 70 maps and illustration
History of the World in Maps
Language: en
Pages: 256
Authors: Times Atlases
Categories: Historical geography
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-11-05 - Publisher: HarperCollins UK

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From Babylonian tablets to Google Maps, the world has evolved rapidly, along with the ways in which we see it. In this time, cartography has not only kept pace
Maps
Language: en
Pages: 424
Authors: James R. Akerman
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007 - Publisher:

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Introducing readers to a wide range of maps from different time periods and a variety of cultures, this book confirms the vital roles of maps throughout history
A History of the World in 12 Maps
Language: en
Pages: 547
Authors: Jerry Brotton
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-10-28 - Publisher: Penguin

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A New York Times Bestseller “Maps allow the armchair traveler to roam the world, the diplomat to argue his points, the ruler to administer his country, the wa