To the Ends of the Earth: 100 Maps That Changed the World [Hardcover]

Jeremy Harwood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 27, 2006

"Illustrated with one hundred of the world's most beautiful and fascinating maps An expert author and consulting team deliver a rich and authoritative history of cartography

This thought-provoking history of cartography focuses on 100 key maps that changed human understanding of the world around us, changed the course of map-making itself, or directly influenced the path of history. It reveals how different peoples have observed and represented their world through the ages and explores the human fascination with maps. It addresses how maps have been used for navigation, exploration, wartime propaganda and planning, and to project national goals. Informative, insightful and absorbing, To the Ends of the Earth is a fascinating book that will appeal to scholars, lovers of history, collectors, and anyone who is interested in maps."

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About the Author

Jeremy Harwood studied history at Christ Church, Oxford, England. He has conceived, edited and authored many books, including the Dictionary of Battles, The Secret History of Freemasonry and Command. He is the head of History and General Reference Publishing for Reader's Digest in the United Kingdom.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles (October 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582974640
• ISBN-13: 978-1582974644
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Earth Sciences > Cartography

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17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for general-interest public and school libraries., March 4, 2007

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This review is from: To the Ends of the Earth: 100 Maps That Changed the World (Hardcover)

How can maps change the world? TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH: 100 MAPS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD reviews cartography's impact on world perceptions, considering how maps have influenced propaganda, borders, and history itself. From how mapping territories can lead to control and profiteering to how maps help in furthering civilization, TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH is filled with insights and geographical connections, all connected by lovely maps and color illustration throughout - perfect for general-interest public and school libraries.

5.0 out of 5 stars An Impressive Map Encyclopedia, July 17, 2011

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This review is from: To the Ends of the Earth: 100 Maps That Changed the World (Hardcover)

This book is exactly as it portrays itself, which makes it fascinating for geography buffs like me. Anyone who enjoys studying maps and dreaming of past explorers will love this book.

11 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To The Ends of the Earth: 100 Maps That Changed the World, February 8, 2008

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This review is from: To the Ends of the Earth: 100 Maps That Changed the World (Hardcover)

I haven't completed the book, but it is very well researched and informative for the my own research on map history. It is organized from the very first maps made to the most current date. I'm very impressed!