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Great maps

Jerry Brotton

DK Publishing, 2014

1st American ed

  • : [hardback]

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Great maps : the world's masterpieces explored and explained

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"Smithsonian"--P. [1] of cover

Includes index

Summary: Traces human development and culture through cartography, from early rock carvings to the latest geospatial technology

Contents of Works

  • Classical maps 1500 BC-1300 CE
  • Discovery and travel 1300-1570
  • New directions and beliefs 1570-1750
  • Thematic maps 1750-1900
  • Modern mapping 1900 to present

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