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The world's finest maps explored and explained. From Ptolemy's world map to the Hereford's Mappa Mundi, through Mercator's map of the world to the latest maps of the Moon and Google Earth, __Great Maps__ provides a fascinating overview of cartography through the ages. Revealing the stories behind 55 historical maps by analyzing graphic close-ups, __Great Maps__ also profiles key cartographers and explorers to look why each map was commissioned, who it was for and how they influenced navigation, propaganda, power, art, and politics. Contents 4 6 Preface 6 9 Introduction 8 11 Bedolina Petroglyph 20 22 Babylonian World Map 22 24 Ptolemy’s World Map 24 26 Peutinger Map 28 30 Madaba Mosaic Map 32 34 Dunhuang Star Chart 36 38 The Book of Curiosities 40 42 Map of the Tracks of Yu 44 46 Entertainment for He Who Longs to Travel the World 46 49 Sawley Map 50 52 Carte Pisane 52 54 Hereford Mappa Mundi 56 59 Catalan Atlas 62 64 Kangnido Map 66 68 Portolan Chart 68 70 Fra Mauro’s World Map 72 74 Juan de la Cosa’s World Chart 76 78 Map of Venice 80 82 Map of Imola 84 86 First Map of America 86 88 Piri Re’is Map 90 92 Map of Utopia 94 96 Map of Au urg 96 98 Universal Chart 100 102 Aztec Map of Tenochtitlan 104 107 New France 106 108 A New and Enlarged Description of the Earth 110 112 Map of Northumbria 116 118 Vatican Gallery of Maps 118 120 The Molucca Islands 122 124 Map of the Ten Thousand Countries of the Earth 126 128 The Selden Map 130 132 Nautical Chart 134 136 Map of the “Inhabited Quarter” 138 140 New Map of the World 142 144 Britannia Atlas Road Map 146 148 Map of New England 150 153 Corrected Map of France 154 156 Map of the Holy Land 156 158 Land Passage to California 160 162 New Map of France 162 164 Jain Cosmological Map 168 171 A Map of the British Colonies in North America 172 175 Indian World Map 176 178 Map of All Under Heaven 180 183 A Delineation of the Strata of England and Wales with Part of Scotland 184 187 Japan, Hokkaido to Kyushu 188 190 “Indian Territory” Map 190 192 John Snow’s Cholera Map 192 194 Slave Population of the Southern States of the US 194 197 Dr. Livingstone’s Map of Africa 198 201 Missionary Map 202 204 Descriptive Map of London Poverty, 1898–9 204 206 Marshall Islands Stick Chart 208 210 International Map of the World 212 214 London Underground Map 216 218 Dymaxion Map 220 222 Lunar Landings Map 224 226 Equal Area World Map 226 228 World Ocean Floor 230 232 Mappa 232 234 Cartogram 236 238 Nova Utopia 240 243 Google Earth 244 246 INDEX 248 250 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 255 257 The whole world is mapped out for your viewing pleasure in this captivating compendium, ranging from past to present through diverse themes of transport and technology to discoveries and development. Covering the classical maps of the ancient world and traveling through time to reach Google Earth in the 21st century, this unprecedented history of more than 60 maps opens up our planet as never before. Great Maps showcases early Medieval maps like including mappae mundi; iconic transport maps such as the London Underground; important travel maps including Dr. Livingstone's version of Africa; maps of natural wonders such as the ocean floor; and momentous moments including the marks on the Moon left by the lunar landings. There are maps that show the way to heaven, depict lands with no sunshine, and the mysterious home of'the people with no bowels'on this mind-blowing journey.Much more than just geographical data, maps are an accurate reflection of the culture and context of different time frames in history. British historian Jerry Brotton tells the amazing secret stories behind many of the most significant maps ever unearthed, revealing key features and innovative techniques in incredible detail. The unique insight into how mapmakers have expressed their world views results in this treasured book that makes a welcome addition to any bookshelf or home library. 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. 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 examines the history of maps, from ancient maps such as medieval mappae mundi to Google Earth Traces Human Development And Culture Through Cartography, From Early Rock Carvings To The Latest Geospatial Technology.