Maps that Made History: The Influential, the Eccentric and the Sublime

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Dundurn, 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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Preface
7
Acknowledgements
9
Introduction
11
1 The Early Mapmakers
16
2 The Quest for Riches
50
3 Challenging Perceptions
84
4 Winning the Day
118
5 Fantasy and Fantastical
152
Exploring Further
187
Map and Picture Sources
190
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O autoru (2005)

Dr. Lez Smart is a lecturer in education at Goldsmiths College, University of London. His interests include history and information technology; he has published widely on these subjects as they relate to education. Maps have always been a passion, informing his professional and leisure interests. He lives with his family in South London.

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