Fifty Maps and the Stories they Tell

Name: Fifty Maps and the Stories they Tell
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781851245239
Price: 39.99 NZD
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By Jerry Brotton and Nick Millea

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Fifty Maps and the Stories They Tell explores fifty significant and intriguing maps that have influenced history and our understanding of the world. Jerry Brotton and Nick Millea delve into each map's context, unveiling the stories about the cultural, political, and technological shifts they represent. The book provides fascinating insights into how maps have shaped human knowledge and perspective across time.
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If you're fascinated by the way maps can shape our understanding of history, you may enjoy this exploration of cartography's role in storytelling. The book delves into historical maps, revealing intriguing insights about the events and cultures that influenced them. It appeals to history enthusiasts who appreciate the blend of geography and narrative.

Fifty Maps and the Stories they Tell

This book is a treasure-trove of cartographical delights spanning over a thousand years. Each map is accompanied by a narrative revealing the story behind how it came to be made and the significance of what it shows. The chronological arrangement highlights how cartography has evolved over the centuries.

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Fifty Maps and the Stories They Tell is a treasure-trove of cartographical delights spanning over a thousand years. Each map is accompanied by a narrative revealing the story behind how it came to be made and the significance of what it shows. The chronological arrangement highlights how cartography has evolved over the centuries.

From medieval maps to digital cartograms, Fifty Maps and the Stories They Tell features highlights from the Bodleian Library's extraordinary map collection together with rare artefacts and some stunning examples from twenty-first-century map-makers. Each map is accompanied by a narrative revealing the story behind how it came to be made and the significance of what it shows. The chronological arrangement highlights how cartography has evolved over the centuries and how it reflects political and social change.

Showcasing a twelfth-century Arabic map of the Mediterranean, highly decorated portolan charts, military maps, trade maps, a Siberian sealskin map, maps of heaven and hell, C.S. Lewis's map of Narnia, J.R.R. Tolkien's cosmology of Middle-earth, and Grayson Perry's tapestry map, this book is a treasure-trove of cartographical delights spanning over a thousand years.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Fifty Maps and the Stories they Tell by Jerry Brotton and Nick Millea presents a rich exploration of map-making history spanning almost two millennia. Reviewers praise the book for its insightful narrative that intertwines history, science, art, and imagination, offering deep reflections on the storytelling power of maps. The volume is also lauded for its beautiful production, with full-colour illustrations adding to its appeal and value.