The world through maps : a history of cartography / John Rennie Short.
TITLE:
The world through maps : a history of cartography / John Rennie Short.
By:
Publication Date:
2003
Publication Information:
Toronto : Firefly Books,
Physical Description:
224 p. : ill.
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Summary:
This book explores how maps were developed and why they reveal as much about the people who created them as they reveal about the world. Throughout the ages, maps have reflected religious beliefs, disseminated propaganda, expressed cultural attitudes, and promoted new theories.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781552978115
