A History of the World in Twelve Maps
- ISBN-10
- 0670023396
- ISBN-13
- 9780670023394
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 521
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Viking Adult
- Author
- Jerry Brotton
Description
A survey of twelve maps from ancient Greece to Google Earth examines how they have influenced how the world is seen, revealing how historical geographical depictions were subject to deliberate manipulations to promote a range of special interests.
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