To the Ends of the Earth: 100 Maps That Changed the World

by JeremyHarwood (Author), SarahBendall (Editor)

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  Hardcover
  2006

  $3.24

  This fascinating book focuses on 100 maps that changed human understanding of the world around us, changed the course of map-making, or directly influenced the path of history. It reveals how different peoples have observed and represented their world through the ages, and how maps have been used for a variety of purposes. A team of experts address the key questions of how, why, and crucially, if, these maps have changed the world. It is illustrated with 100 of the world's most beautiful maps.