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This fascinating book focuses on 100 maps that changed human understanding of the world around us, changed the course of map-making, or directly influenced the path of history. It reveals how different people have observed and represented their world through the ages, and how world maps have been used for a variety of purposes. A team of experts address the key questions of how, why, and crucially, if, these maps have changed the world. It is illustrated with 100 of the world's most beautiful maps.
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Jeremy Harwood was previously the Head of History and General Reference Publishing for Reader's Digest as well as being the author of countless books. Dr Sarah Bendall is a Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
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Exactly how, when, why and where the first maps came to be created is difficult to discover. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Exactly how, when, why and where the first maps came to be created is difficult to discover. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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1 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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It's an interesting book I enjoy it.
I was a liitle worried when the book was not delivered by the last day during the predicted delivery period. However, I am happy to report that the book was delivered a day later than the end of the period.
I was a liitle worried when the book was not delivered by the last day during the predicted delivery period. However, I am happy to report that the book was delivered a day later than the end of the period.
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Perfect for general-interest public and school libraries.
4 Mar 2007
Format:Hardcover
How can maps change the world? TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH: 100 MAPS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD reviews cartography's impact on world perceptions, considering how maps have influenced propaganda, borders, and history itself. From how mapping territories can lead to control and profiteering to how maps help in furthering civilization, TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH is filled with insights and geographical connections, all connected by lovely maps and color illustration throughout - perfect for general-interest public and school libraries.
An Impressive Map Encyclopedia
17 July 2011
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This book is exactly as it portrays itself, which makes it fascinating for geography buffs like me. Anyone who enjoys studying maps and dreaming of past explorers will love this book.
11 of 17 people found the following review helpful
To The Ends of the Earth: 100 Maps That Changed the World
8 Feb 2008
Format:Hardcover
I haven't completed the book, but it is very well researched and informative for the my own research on map history. It is organized from the very first maps made to the most current date. I'm very impressed!
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