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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 people have observed and represented their world through the ages, and how world 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.
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Jeremy Harwood was previously the Head of History and General Reference Publishing for Reader's Digest as well as being the author of countless books. Dr Sarah Bendall is a Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
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