The 1960s in Maps
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The 1960s in Maps
The 1960s in Maps
A book that celebrates and illuminates the most iconic decade of the 20th century - through fascinating, eye-opening maps.
A book that celebrates and illuminates the most iconic decade of the 20th century - through fascinating, eye-opening maps.
Which countries were under a dictatorship?
Where did the Beatles perform live outside the UK?
Where were atomic bombs tested?
Which nations boycotted the 1966 World Cup?
What was the route of the Hippy Trail?
The 1960s was a momentous decade whose legacy is colourful and enduring. Here is a book that maps those years—through their culture, their politics, their technological and scientific advances, their conflicts, and their natural disasters. What emerges is a fresh and revealing portrait of a decade which saw enormous social change, seemed to offer boundless potential, but also had its darker side.
The 1960s in Maps by Gordon Kerr offers a fascinating exploration of this transformative era, providing insights into the events and influences that shaped the world as we know it today.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781803510262
Publisher: Granta Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Granta Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Claire Rollet
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 198.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Gordon Kerr worked in publishing and bookselling before becoming a full time writer. He has written a number of short histories and is passionate about the 60s.
Claire Rollet is a map and architecture illustration specialist. Her time living in London sparked her love for drawing buildings and a passion for their social history.
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