  
 Maps of old represent not only a slice of sociopolitical history but also an art form. Reflecting the sensibilities of their creators, they transport us to a time when the world was still largely uncharted, cultures were discovering one another, and a global village was only being born. This diverse collection of fifteenth- through nineteenth-century maps explores regions around the world, from Africa and Arabia to South America. All are from the collections of London’s Royal Geographical Society, a leading world center for geographic science and education.
Size: 13 x 12 in.; opens to 13 x 24 in. ISBN 978-0-7649-4776-6 .
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