Description
Discover the mesmerizing world of cartography with 'Fifty Maps and the Stories They Tell.' This brand new book, published by Bodleian Library Publishing, is a stunning collection that celebrates over a thousand years of map-making history. Featuring an array of captivating historical maps, it unveils the intriguing narratives behind each cartographic masterpiece, making it a perfect addition for history buffs and map enthusiasts alike. With a unique chronological arrangement, the book illustrates the evolution of cartography, showcasing how maps reflect not only geographical knowledge but also the political and social dynamics of their times.
From medieval treasures to modern map-art, this book highlights exceptional works from the Bodleian Library's extensive collection. Admire the intricate details of twelfth-century Arabic maps, beautifully decorated portolan charts, military and trade maps, as well as fantastical maps like C.S. Lewis's Narnia and J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth cosmology. Each map comes with a narrative that brings history alive, making this not just a collection, but a rich storytelling experience.
In addition to its compelling content, 'Fifty Maps and the Stories They Tell' makes for a thoughtful gift for collectors, educators, and anyone fascinated by geography and its history. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245239
Format: With flaps
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
This book is a treasure-trove of cartographical delights spanning over a thousand years. Each map is accompanied by a narrative revealing the story behind how it came to be made and the significance of what it shows. The chronological arrangement highlights how cartography has evolved over the centuries.
From medieval maps to digital cartograms, this book features highlights from the Bodleian Library's extraordinary map collection together with rare artefacts and some stunning examples from twenty-first-century map-makers. Each map is accompanied by a narrative revealing the story behind how it came to be made and the significance of what it shows. The chronological arrangement highlights how cartography has evolved over the centuries and how it reflects political and social change. Showcasing a twelfth-century Arabic map of the Mediterranean, highly decorated portolan charts, military maps, trade maps, a Siberian sealskin map, maps of heaven and hell, C.S. Lewis's map of Narnia, J.R.R. Tolkien's cosmology of Middle-earth and Grayson Perry's tapestry map, this book is a treasure-trove of cartographical delights spanning over a thousand years.
From medieval treasures to modern map-art, this book highlights exceptional works from the Bodleian Library's extensive collection. Admire the intricate details of twelfth-century Arabic maps, beautifully decorated portolan charts, military and trade maps, as well as fantastical maps like C.S. Lewis's Narnia and J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth cosmology. Each map comes with a narrative that brings history alive, making this not just a collection, but a rich storytelling experience.
In addition to its compelling content, 'Fifty Maps and the Stories They Tell' makes for a thoughtful gift for collectors, educators, and anyone fascinated by geography and its history. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245239
Format: With flaps
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
This book is a treasure-trove of cartographical delights spanning over a thousand years. Each map is accompanied by a narrative revealing the story behind how it came to be made and the significance of what it shows. The chronological arrangement highlights how cartography has evolved over the centuries.
From medieval maps to digital cartograms, this book features highlights from the Bodleian Library's extraordinary map collection together with rare artefacts and some stunning examples from twenty-first-century map-makers. Each map is accompanied by a narrative revealing the story behind how it came to be made and the significance of what it shows. The chronological arrangement highlights how cartography has evolved over the centuries and how it reflects political and social change. Showcasing a twelfth-century Arabic map of the Mediterranean, highly decorated portolan charts, military maps, trade maps, a Siberian sealskin map, maps of heaven and hell, C.S. Lewis's map of Narnia, J.R.R. Tolkien's cosmology of Middle-earth and Grayson Perry's tapestry map, this book is a treasure-trove of cartographical delights spanning over a thousand years.