Review a wonder to the senses both visually and intellectually and an absolute delight to read (The Searcher 2014-10-24)Each map is a revelation of both human motives and earthly features, and those lucky enough to be gifted with this book will find something to divert, inform, and astonish on every page (Natural History)This book which tells us about the some of the Archives' treasures is a treasure in itself. (Rose Mitchell and Andrew Janes Maps in History, Mapping the Ottoman Empire) Book Description Drawing on 700 years' worth of maps from the National Archives, this stunning and fascinating collection is not just about the history of the maps, but is also an insight into the places - whether cities, countries or the whole world - and the social history of the time that the mapmakers captured. See all Product description
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