A History of the World in 12 Maps

by Jerry Brotton

Book Overview

A New York Times Bestseller "Maps allow the armchair traveler to roam the world, the diplomat to argue his points, the ruler to administer his country, the warrior to plan his campaigns and the propagandist to boost his cause... rich and beautiful." - Wall Street Journal Throughout history, maps have been fundamental in shaping our view of the world, and our place in it. But far from being purely scientific objects, maps of the world are unavoidably...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143126024
• ISBN13: 9780143126027
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher