Great Maps: The World'S Masterpieces Explored And Explained

Why do we put north at the top of maps? Which maps show us the way to Heaven, and which show the "land of no sunshine" or the land of "people with no bowels"? This book looks at the history of maps, from ancient maps such as medieval mappae mundi to Google Earth.

• | By (Author): Jerry Brotton
• | Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
• | Publication Date: Sep 01, 2014
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 256 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-10: 1409345718
• | ISBN-13: 9781409345718