Dk: Great Maps Fiction Their signature blend of mystery

Their signature blend of mystery

in order to evaluate the artistry of the individual couturier

more than 2000 bulleted facts are accompanied by hundreds of illustrations

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Dk: Great Maps Fiction Their signature blend of mysteryGreat Maps takes a close look at the history of maps, from ancient maps such as medieval mappae mundi to Google Earth. Why do we put north at the top of maps? Which maps show us the way to Heaven, and which show the "land of no sunshine" or the land of "people with no bowels"? In Great Maps, author and historian Jerry Brotton tells the hidden story behind more than 60 of the most significant maps from around the world, picking out key features,