In this concise introduction to the history of cartography, Norman J. W. Thrower charts the intimate links between maps & history from antiquity to the present day. A wealth of illustrations, including the oldest known map & contemporary examples made using Geographical Information Systems, illuminate the many ways in which various human cultures have interpreted spatial relationships. The third edition of ” Maps & Civilization” incorporates numerous revisions, features new material throughout the book, &

Includes:: a new, alphabetized bibliography.

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The Canadian sub-arctic is a world of Indian hunters & trappers
- but also of white energy speculators, ranchers & sports hunters.
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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. ...

David Smith's painstaking survey details all kinds of historic British maps from estate, enclosure & tithe plans to those of the Ordinance Survey & reveals their value to the historian & collector. Over 100 illustrations include the work of the great map-makers
- Saxton, Speed, Rocque, Jefferys, Greenwood. The author also studies the methods of surveyors & the various elements of map design, & concludes with bibliographies & notes to each chapter & an extensive county-by-county bibliography. This book may be useful for historians & the collectors of every type of British map.
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Old maps provide a rich source of information & insight for all those interested in the history of their locality, including local historians, geographers & cartographers. They are also a popular field for collectors & they fascinate many others. They abound in record offices & archives & are frequently to be found on sale in antique shops. This book represents a comprehensive guide to their provenance, content, accuracy, location & uses. Now in its 2nd edition, it has over 100 illustrations to support the text, including examples of every type of map discussed. The author also uses illustrations to demonstrate the rich variety of ways in which maps represent a source of historical evidence. ...

Framed, 136 x 100cm (4ft 5’’ x 3ft 4’’ approx.) version of the large political map of the world from Maps International mounted on *magnetic board* to which magnetic makers can be attached. Countries are shown in bright vivid colours against light blue oceans. Country names are in large, clearly legible print. English versions of all city names are used throughout. Within USA, Canada & Brazil internal state or provincial boundaries are indicated. Central Pacific, from Alaska/ Siberia to New Zeal&, is repeated on both sides of the map for better presentation of that region. The map has well designed relief shading to show the mountainous areas like the Rockies or the Andes, enhancing the overall presentation. The colouring of the oceans also shows different depths. Projection is Van der Grinten. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). A decorative panel under the map displays flags of various countries.* This 1:30, 000, 000 map is also available on paper, encapsulated, laminated & with hanging strips, or framed & mounted on pin board, & can be supplied on magnetic board at reduced height, without the panel of flags. The same design is also available in a larger size & in two smaller formats
- please click on the link above to see the full list of currently available titles.* Magnetic Markers: please enter `magnetic markers` in the search box above to see our range of colours.* These magnetic board maps are produced on dem&. Please get in touch with us for more information.
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Smaller version of the framed & mounted on magnetic board, large political map of the world from Maps International, with its size reduced to 136 x 86cm (4ft 5’’ x 2ft 10” approx.) by removing the decorative panel of flags under the map. Countries are shown in bright vivid colours against light blue oceans. Country names are in large, clearly legible print. English versions of all city names are used throughout. Within USA, Canada & Brazil internal state or provincial boundaries are indicated. Central Pacific, from Alaska/ Siberia to New Zeal&, is repeated on both sides of the map for better presentation of that region. The map has well designed relief shading to show the mountainous areas like the Rockies or the Andes, enhancing the overall presentation. The colouring of the oceans also shows different depths. Projection is Van der Grinten. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The decorative panel of flags displayed in other versions of this map has been removed to reduce the height.* This 1:30, 000, 000 map is also available on paper, encapsulated, laminated & with hanging strips, or framed mounted on pin board, & can be supplied on magnetic board retaining its decorative panel of flags. The same design is also available in a larger size or in two smaller formats
- please click on the link above to see the full list of currently available titles.* Magnetic Markers: please enter `magnetic markers` in the search box above to see our range of colours.* These magnetic board maps are produced on dem&. Please get in touch with us for more information.
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Framed, 136 x 100cm (4ft 5’’ x 3ft 4’’ approx.) version of the large political map of the world from Maps International mounted on *pin board*. Countries are shown in bright vivid colours against light blue oceans. Country names are in large, clearly legible print. English versions of all city names are used throughout. Within USA, Canada & Brazil internal state or provincial boundaries are indicated. Central Pacific, from Alaska/ Siberia to New Zeal&, is repeated on both sides of the map for better presentation of that region. The map has well designed relief shading to show the mountainous areas like the Rockies or the Andes, enhancing the overall presentation. The colouring of the oceans also shows different depths. Projection is Van der Grinten. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). A decorative panel under the map displays flags of various countries.* This 1:30, 000, 000 map is also available on paper, encapsulated, laminated & with hanging strips, or framed & mounted on magnetic board, & can also be supplied on pin board at reduced height, without the panel of flags. The same design is also available in a larger size & in two smaller formats
- please click on the link above to see the full list of currently available titles.
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Smaller version of the framed & mounted on pin board, large political map of the world from Maps International, with its size reduced to 136 x 86cm (4ft 5’’ x 2ft 10” approx.) by removing the decorative panel of flags under the map. Countries are shown in bright vivid colours against light blue oceans. Country names are in large, clearly legible print. English versions of all city names are used throughout. Within USA, Canada & Brazil internal state or provincial boundaries are indicated. Central Pacific, from Alaska/ Siberia to New Zeal&, is repeated on both sides of the map for better presentation of that region. The map has well designed relief shading to show the mountainous areas like the Rockies or the Andes, enhancing the overall presentation. The colouring of the oceans also shows different depths. Projection is Van der Grinten. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The decorative panel of flags displayed in other versions of this map has been removed to reduce the height.* This 1:30, 000, 000 map is also available on paper, encapsulated, laminated & with hanging strips, or framed mounted on magnetic board, & can be supplied on pin board retaining its decorative panel of flags. The same design is also available in a larger size & in two smaller formats
- please click on the link above to see the full list of currently available titles.
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Framed, 103 x 72cm (3ft 4’’ x 2ft 4’’ approx.) version of the medium size political map of the world from Maps International mounted on *magnetic board* to which magnetic makers can be attached. Countries are shown in bright vivid colours against light blue oceans. Country names are in large, clearly legible print. English versions of all city names are used throughout. Within USA, Canada & Brazil internal state or provincial boundaries are indicated. Central Pacific, from Alaska/ Siberia to New Zeal&, is repeated on both sides of the map for better presentation of that region. The map has well designed relief shading to show the mountainous areas like the Rockies or the Andes, enhancing the overall presentation. The colouring of the oceans also shows different depths. Projection is Van der Grinten. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). A decorative panel under the map displays flags of various countries.* This 1:40, 000, 000 map is also available on paper, encapsulated, laminated & with hanging strips, or framed & mounted on pin board, & can be supplied on magnetic board at reduced height, without the panel of flags. The same design is also available in two larger sizes & in a smaller format
- please click on the link above to see the full list of currently available titles.* Magnetic Markers: please enter `magnetic markers` in the search box above to see our range of colours.* These magnetic board maps are produced on dem&. Please get in touch with us for more information.
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