Maps, Annotated
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This glorious guided tour of cartographic history features more
than 300 of the most famous and important maps of all time.Immerse
yourself in ancient Chinese star charts, decipher medieval Mappae
Mundi, and marvel at intricate surveys of the ocean floor and the
lunar surface. Discover how Polynesian navigators used sticks to
chart their way across the Pacific, what a rhumb line is, and where
dragons were once said to lurk.Organized chronologically, the book
includes the most celebrated examples of maps spanning more than
5,000 years, explaining everything from scales and compasses to
meteorological symbols, and exploring techniques from engraving and
printing to cartographic projection. Entries also place the maps in
their wider cultural and historical context, providing a complete
overview of the subject.Combining stunning reproductions with
precise annotation, visual analysis, and pull-out details, Maps,
Annotated brings an expertly curated selection of the world’s most
celebrated maps right into your home, telling the fascinating
stories behind each one.
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DK ,
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd
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