A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders: Surprising Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps

by Jonn Elledge

Many lines on the map are worth far more than a thousand words, going well beyond merely marking divisions between nations. In this eye-opening investigation into the most remarkable points on the map, a single boundary might, upon closer inspection, reveal eons of history--from epic tales of conquest, treaties, and alliances to intimate, all-too-human stories of love, greed, and folly. Sometimes rooted in physical geography, sometimes entirely...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 189101157X
• ISBN13: 9781891011573
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Experiment
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.3"