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The Map Book,New
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'Journey Over All The Universe In A Map, Without The Expense And Fatigue Of Traveling, Without Suffering The Inconveniences Of Heat, Cold, Hunger, And Thirst.' Miguel De Cervantes, In Don Quixotefrom The Earliest Of Times, Maps Have Fired Our Imaginations And Helped Us Make Sense Of Our World, From The Global To The Very Local. Head Of Map Collections At The British Library, Peter Barber Has Here Compiled An Historic And Lavish Atlas, Charting The Progress Of Civilization As Our Knowledge Of The World Expanded. Simply Organized As A Progression Through Time, The Map Book Collects Some 175 Maps That Span Four Millennia From The Famed Prehistoric Bedolina (Italy) Incision In Rock From Around 1500 B.C. To The Most Modern, Digitally Enhanced Rendering. Many Of The Maos Are Beautiful Works Of Art In Their Own Right. From Europe To The Americas, Africa To Asia, North To South, There Are Maps Of Oceans And Continents Charted By Heroic Adventurers Sailing Into The Unknown, As Accounts Spread Of New Discoveries, Shadowy Continents Begin To Appear N The Margins Of The World, Often Labeled 'Unknown Lands.' Other Maps Had A More Practical Use: Some Demarcated National Boundaries Or Individual Plots Of Land; Military Plans Depicted Enemy Positions; Propaganda Treatises Showed One Country Or Faction At An Advantage Over Others.So Much History Resides In Each Mapcultural, Mythological, Navigationalexpressing The Unlimited Extent Of Human Imagination. This Is Captured In The Accompanying Textsmini Essays By Leading Map Historiansthat Are As Vivid And Insightful As The Maps Themselves. They Make The Map Book As Much A Volume To Be Read As To Be Visually Admired.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Map Book? A: The Map Book explores the evolution of civilization through a collection of 175 historical maps, showcasing how our understanding of the world has expanded over four millennia.
- Q: Who is the author of The Map Book? A: The author of The Map Book is Peter Barber, who is the Head of Map Collections at the British Library.
- Q: What types of maps are included in The Map Book? A: The book features a variety of maps, including prehistoric rock carvings, military plans, and modern digitally enhanced renderings, illustrating both artistic and practical uses.
- Q: How many pages does The Map Book have? A: The Map Book contains 360 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of The Map Book? A: The Map Book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was The Map Book published? A: The Map Book was published on January 1, 2006.
- Q: Is The Map Book in new condition? A: Yes, The Map Book is categorized as a new item.
- Q: What is the significance of the accompanying texts in The Map Book? A: The accompanying texts are mini essays by leading map historians that provide insightful context and enhance the understanding of each map's historical significance.
- Q: Can The Map Book be considered an educational resource? A: Yes, The Map Book serves as both a visually stunning atlas and an informative resource, making it suitable for educational purposes.
- Q: What is the edition of The Map Book? A: The Map Book is a Second Printing edition.