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Maps And History: Constructing Images Of The Past

Historical atlases offer an understanding of the past which is invaluable to historians, not only because they convey a previous age's sense of space and distance but also because they reveal what historians and educators of those periods thought important to include or omit. This is perhaps the first comprehensive exploration of the role, development and nature of this important reference tool. The author covers everything from mapping of the Classical World to modern, post-Cold War re-mapping of the globe and the way it is perceived.
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Historical atlases offer an understanding of the past which is invaluable to historians, not only because they convey a previous age's sense of space & distance but also because they reveal what historians & educators of those periods thought important to include or omit. This is perhaps the first comprehensive exploration of the role, development & nature of this important reference tool. The author covers everything from mapping of the Classical World to modern, post-Cold War re-mapping of the globe & the way it is perceived.

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History - Anything that happens in the past. An acedemic subject.
World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti
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Reference - To prove evidence with a back up source.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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