Christian Grataloup | Charlotte Becquart-Rousset A history of the world in 500 maps

Non-fictie

Engels | 599 pagina's | Thames & Hudson, London | 2023

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Edward Brooke-Hitching The phantom atlas

the greatest myths, lies and blunders on maps

The Phantom Atlas is an atlas of the world not as it ever existed, but as it was thought to be. These marvellous and mysterious phantoms, non-existent islands, invented mountain ranges, mythical civilisations and other fictitious geography - were all at various times presented as facts on maps and atlases. This book is a collection of striking antique maps that display the most erroneous cartography, with each illustration accompanied by the story behind it. Exploration, map-making and mythology...

Engels | 256 pagina's | Simon & Schuster, London | 2016

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Philip Parker The atlas of atlases

Non-fictie

Engels | 272 pagina's | Ivy Press, London | 2022

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Paul van de Laar Historical atlas of Rotterdam

the city's growth illustrated

Non-fictie

Engels | 79 pagina's | SUN, Amsterdam | 2007

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Martijn Storms Maps that made history

1000 years of world history in 100 old maps

Non-fictie

Engels | 431 pagina's | Lannoo, Tielt | 2022

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World War II map by map

Historical maps from both Allied and Axis countries also offer unique insights into the events. There are timelines to help you follow the story as it unfolds, while narrative overviews explain the social, economic, political, and technical developments at the time. Fascinating, large-scale pictures introduce topics such as the Holocaust, blitzkrieg, kamikaze warfare, and code-breaking

Engels | 288 pagina's | Dorling Kindersley, New York | 2019

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