{"product_id":"maps-that-made-history-1000-years-of-world-history-in-100-old-maps-9789401485302","title":"Maps that Made History: 1000 Years of World History in 100 Old Maps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eMaps that Made History is a beautifully illustrated book that 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, locate battles, construct roads and canals, establish important shipping routes, and even as propaganda tools. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 432 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 November 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lannoo\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaps that Made History is a captivating journey spanning over a millennium, presenting a meticulously curated collection of maps that have profoundly shaped the course of human history. Within these pages, you will discover a treasure trove of 100 remarkable old maps, each bearing a captivating tale to unravel. From a 12th-century Persian world atlas to a Soviet spy map, this beautifully illustrated book showcases a diverse range of maps that played pivotal roles in resolving conflicts, strategically positioning battles, constructing roads and canals, establishing vital shipping routes, and even serving as powerful propaganda tools. Each map is reproduced in an oversized format, accompanied by insightful text from a team of experienced historians who shed light on the significance of each map in historical context. Prepare to be transported back in time as you explore the intricate details and rich narratives woven into these historical maps, unveiling the profound impact they had on shaping the world we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 340 x 280 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789401485302\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martijn Storms","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44093622878458,"sku":"9789401485302","price":63.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1668173160452_book.jpg?v=1668409278","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/maps-that-made-history-1000-years-of-world-history-in-100-old-maps-9789401485302","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}