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Maps, Annotated - (DK Annotated) by DK (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- This fascinating history of cartography includes more than 300 maps, from the ancient world to the present day.
- Author(s): DK
- 480 Pages
- Reference, Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps
- Series Name: DK Annotated
Description
Book Synopsis
This fascinating history of cartography includes more than 300 maps, from the ancient world to the present day. Combining stunning reproductions with clear annotations and pull-out details, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest examples ever created. Delve into Maps, Annotated and find out how the Polynesians used sticks to chart their way across the Pacific, what a meridian is, and where dragons were said to lurk. Discover ancient Chinese star maps, decipher medieval Mappa Mundi, and find out how the world is split into time zones. Organized chronologically, the book features maps from all over the world, explaining key elements such as compasses, scales, symbols, and geographic features. Each map is also set in historical context, making Maps, Annotated a complete overview of the history of cartography. From Babylonian world maps to the Aztec map of Tenochtitlán and the Gaia map of the Milky Way, immerse yourself in the most intriguing maps ever created. Comprehensive and lavishly illustrated, Maps, Annotated is a must for all armchair explorers.Dimensions (Overall): 11.06 Inches (H) x 9.25 Inches (W)
Weight: 1.25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 480
Genre: Reference
Sub-Genre: Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps
Series Title: DK Annotated
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Format: Hardcover
Author: DK
Language: English
Street Date: October 7, 2025
TCIN: 1001620456
UPC: 9798217126316
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-4208
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 9.25 inches width x 11.06 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.25 pounds
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