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Maps that Made History: 1000 Years of World History in 100 Old Maps

Hardback

Main Details

Title Maps that Made History: 1000 Years of World History in 100 Old Maps
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Martijn Storms
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:432
Dimensions(mm): Height 340,Width 280
Category/GenreCartography, map-making and projections
ISBN/Barcode 9789401485302
ClassificationsDewey:912.09
Audience
General
Illustrations 30 Illustrations, black and white; 370 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Lannoo Publishers
Imprint Lannoo Publishers
Publication Date 3 November 2022
Publication Country Belgium

Description

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 marvellous 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. AUTHOR: Martijn Storms is Curator of Maps and Atlases of the University Libraries Leiden. He is assisted by a team of curators and historians connected to Leiden University: Michiel van Groesen, Kasper van Ommen, Anne-Isabelle Richard, Alicia Schrikker and Garrelt Verhoeven. Some 20 texts will be provided by Dutch, Belgian and international guest authors. SELLING POINTS: . 100 exceptional maps that put their mark on world history . The most beautiful maps from the renowned collection of the University of Leiden in a luxurious XL format . From the worldview of Isidorus of Seville (7th century) to a Chinese propaganda map from 2013 370 colour, 30 b/w illustrations

Author Biography

Martijn Storms is Curator of Maps and Atlases of the University Libraries Leiden. He is assisted by a team of curators and historians connected to Leiden University: Michiel van Groesen, Kasper van Ommen, Anne-Isabelle Richard, Alicia Schrikker and Garrelt Verhoeven. Some 20 texts will be provided by Dutch, Belgian and international guest authors.