Great Maps the world's masterpieces explored and explained

Maps reveal more than just geography: they are a window into the culture, beliefs, and history of the great civilizations of the world. This beautifully illustrated book explores more than 60 of the world's most influential maps to provide a unique insight into how cartographers have shaped and depicted their world. Showing how and why each one was made, Great Maps offers in-depth analysis and uses close-up details to reveal hidden features.