Maps that Made History: 1000 Years of World History in 100 Old Maps

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Maps that Made History: 1000 Years of World History in 100 Old MapsMaps that Made History is like a 1000 year long journey around the world. Every one of the carefully selected maps featured here has influenced the course of history in some way. This beautifully illustrated book gathers 100 marvellous old maps, each with a fascinating story to tell, from a 12th century Persian world atlas to a Soviet spy map. These maps were used to resolve conflicts, situate battles, construct a road or a canal, establish important

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