Maps that Made History: The Influential, the Eccentric and the SublimeDundurn, 1. sij 2005. - Broj stranica: 191 Few people can resist the appeal of old maps and plans. Even in these days of disposable mapping - from satellite navigation to customized road directions at the click of a mouse - the historical map continues to present a unique perspective on our changing world. Here we explore 25 glorious examples. The emphasis is on the story behind the map: what it reveals about its creator and users, from the first explorers to the railway builders. This thought-provoking collection features maps that chart societies as well as land, sea, and skies; maps that have influenced and inspired; and perhaps most revealing of all, maps that misrepresent. |
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2 The Quest for Riches | 50 |
3 Challenging Perceptions | 84 |
4 Winning the Day | 118 |
5 Fantasy and Fantastical | 152 |
Exploring Further | 187 |
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Maps That Made History: The Influential, the Eccentric and the Sublime Lez Smart Ograničeni pregled - 2005 |
Maps That Made History: The Influential, the Eccentric and the Sublime Lez Smart Ograničeni pregled - 2005 |
Maps that Made History: The Influential, the Eccentric and the Sublime Lez Smart Prikaz isječka - 2004 |
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