The Atlas of atlases /:

Atlases are books that changed the course of history. Pored over by rulers, explorers and adventures these books were used to build empires, wage wars, encourage diplomacy and nurture trade. Written by Philip Parker, an authority on the history of maps, this book brings these fascinating artefacts...

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1. Verfasser: Parker, Philip, 1965- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London, United Kingdom : Ivy Press, [2022]
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Zusammenfassung:Atlases are books that changed the course of history. Pored over by rulers, explorers and adventures these books were used to build empires, wage wars, encourage diplomacy and nurture trade. Written by Philip Parker, an authority on the history of maps, this book brings these fascinating artefacts to life, offering a unique, lavishly illustrated guide to the history of these incredible books and the cartographers behind them. This beautiful book will engross readers with its detailed, visually stunning illustrations and fascinating story of how map-making has developed throughout human history.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (272 pages) : color illustrations, color maps.
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780711267497
0711267499