Great Maps

Great Maps
Title Great Maps PDF eBook
Author Jerry Brotton
Publisher Penguin
Total Pages 258
Release 2014-09-01
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 1465435611

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The whole world is mapped out for your viewing pleasure in this captivating compendium, ranging from past to present through diverse themes of transport and technology to discoveries and development. Covering the classical maps of the ancient world and traveling through time to reach Google Earth in the 21st century, this unprecedented history of more than 60 maps opens up our planet as never before. Great Maps showcases early Medieval maps like including mappae mundi; iconic transport maps such as the London Underground; important travel maps including Dr. Livingstone's version of Africa; maps of natural wonders such as the ocean floor; and momentous moments including the marks on the Moon left by the lunar landings. There are maps that show the way to heaven, depict lands with no sunshine, and the mysterious home of "the people with no bowels" on this mind-blowing journey. Much more than just geographical data, maps are an accurate reflection of the culture and context of different time frames in history. British historian Jerry Brotton tells the amazing secret stories behind many of the most significant maps ever unearthed, revealing key features and innovative techniques in incredible detail. The unique insight into how mapmakers have expressed their world views results in this treasured book that makes a welcome addition to any bookshelf or home library.

Great City Maps

Great City Maps
Title Great City Maps PDF eBook
Author DK
Publisher Penguin
Total Pages 258
Release 2016-09-06
Genre Reference
ISBN 1465459065

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Journey back in time and take a walk through the historic streets of the world's greatest cities. Great City Maps is the companion title to DK's Great Maps and takes a focused look at over 70 gorgeously illustrated historical maps and plans of cities around the globe. Dive into the details of each beautiful map and learn about interesting features with visual tours of the maps' highlights - such as the Old London Bridge of London in 1572 and the orchards of Brooklyn in 1767 New York. Cities are centers of civilization and the way their maps portray them reflects their politics, religion, and culture. See how certain cities, and cartographic techniques, changed over time. More than just a bird's-eye view, this irresistible book tells the tales behind the cities from the hubs of ancient peoples to modern mega-cities, and profiles the iconic cartographers and artists who created each map. Perfect for history, geography, and cartography enthusiasts and a stunning gift for armchair explorers of all ages, Great City Maps is your window into the world's most fascinating cities.

Environmental Quality Maps for the U.S. Great Lakes Basin

Environmental Quality Maps for the U.S. Great Lakes Basin
Title Environmental Quality Maps for the U.S. Great Lakes Basin PDF eBook
Author Rose Ann C. Sullivan
Publisher
Total Pages 168
Release 1981
Genre Environmental mapping
ISBN

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The Thirteenth, Greatest of Centuries

The Thirteenth, Greatest of Centuries
Title The Thirteenth, Greatest of Centuries PDF eBook
Author James Joseph Walsh
Publisher New York : Catholic Summer School Press
Total Pages 660
Release 1907
Genre Civilization
ISBN

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The Greatest Works of French Literature (English Edition)

The Greatest Works of French Literature (English Edition)
Title The Greatest Works of French Literature (English Edition) PDF eBook
Author Charles Baudelaire
Publisher e-artnow
Total Pages 22266
Release 2020-12-17
Genre Fiction
ISBN

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This unique collection of the greatest French classics books has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards: A History of French Literature François Rabelais: Gargantua and Pantagruel Molière: Tartuffe or the Hypocrite The Misanthrope The Miser The Imaginary Invalid The Impostures of Scapin… Jean Racine: Phaedra Pierre Corneille: The Cid Voltaire: Candide Zadig Micromegas The Huron A Philosophical Dictionary… Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Confessions Emile The Social Contract De Laclos: Dangerous Liaisons Stendhal

Mazama

Mazama
Title Mazama PDF eBook
Author
Publisher
Total Pages 496
Release 1912
Genre Hiking
ISBN

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Check List of Large Scale Maps Published by Foreign Governments (Great Britain Excepted) in the Library of Congress

Check List of Large Scale Maps Published by Foreign Governments (Great Britain Excepted) in the Library of Congress
Title Check List of Large Scale Maps Published by Foreign Governments (Great Britain Excepted) in the Library of Congress PDF eBook
Author Library of Congress. Division of Maps and Charts
Publisher
Total Pages 112
Release 1904
Genre Maps
ISBN

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