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Maps That Made History : 1000 Years of World History in 100 Old Maps
Overview
Maps that Made History is like a 1000-year-long journey around the world; every one of the carefully selected maps featured here has influenced the course of history in some way. This beautifully illustrated book gathers 100 marvelous old maps, each with a fascinating story to tell, from a 12th century Persian world atlas to a Soviet spy map. These maps were used to resolve conflicts, situate battles, construct a road or a canal, establish important shipping routes, even as propaganda tools. All the maps are reproduced in an oversized format, while accompanying text from an experienced team of historians explains the importance of each one.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9789401485302
- ISBN-10: 9401485305
- Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
- Publish Date: November 2022
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 11.9 x 2.1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 7.35 pounds
- Page Count: 432
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