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The Strange History of the World Map: Uncovering the Fascinating Stories Behind Our World’s Borders and Other Curious Geography Trivia and Oddities - Couverture souple

O'Neill, Bill

 
9781648451379: The Strange History of the World Map: Uncovering the Fascinating Stories Behind Our World’s Borders and Other Curious Geography Trivia and Oddities
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ISBN 10 : 1648451373 ISBN 13 : 9781648451379
Editeur : LAK Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

What if the borders you thought you understood were hiding some of the strangest, most fascinating stories on Earth?

Across the globe, borders aren’t just political—they’re packed with legends, oddities, and astonishing historical twists.

The Strange History of the World Map uncovers these hidden tales and brings them together in one captivating journey.

Inside, you’ll discover the surprising stories behind the islands shared by Australia and New Guinea, the sliver of Washington State you can only reach through Canada, the opera house built right on the US border, and the European region where more than two dozen tiny enclaves and exclaves form a geopolitical jigsaw puzzle.

And much more:

  • Fascinating explanations of the world’s most astonishing geographical quirks.
  • A guided adventure from north to south, exploring every continent along the way.
  • A breezy, accessible tone that keeps things insightful without ever feeling technical.
  • Illustrations that pinpoint each story in its exact place on the map.
  • The ideal gift for anyone who loves geography, world history, quirky trivia, or international relations.

The Strange History of the World Map pulls back the curtain on the planet’s most extraordinary secrets, guiding you through bizarre boundary twists and overlooked geopolitical mysteries.

Set off to explore the borders that shape a world far more surprising than you think!

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Éditeur
LAK Publishing
Date d'édition
2026
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1648451373
ISBN 13 
9781648451379
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
134
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