This is a superbly illustrated collection of historical maps of Malaya & Borneo, dating from the 1500s to World War II. ” Maps of Malaya & Borneo” showcase the extensive map collections of His Royal Highness Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Sultan of Selangor, & Richard Curtis. The combined collections contain more than 150 maps ranging from what may now appear to be inaccurate medieval maps based on the workings of Ptolemy to maps given to troops during World War II. The collections include early Portuguese, Dutch & French maps, nautical charts, maps of the interior, maps from atlases & encyclopaedias, maps of the Malaysian states, maps showing economy & infrastructure & city maps. Extensive & enlightening text highlights key features of the maps, insights into their creators & the technical developments that enabled them to be made.