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A review by balletbookworm
A History of the World in 12 Maps by Jerry Brotton
3.0
A+ for interesting information: the idea of maps as not merely tools for navigation and information but for expressing a particular viewpoint of how the world is made, the introduction of geopolitics as a discipline in the 20th century, etc.
B+ for color plates: which was nice, but occasionally better detail was needed particularly for details called out in the text.
C for readability: The first half of the book is a tough read; many of the historical figures aren't as familiar as later ones. Drier academic tone.
B+ for color plates: which was nice, but occasionally better detail was needed particularly for details called out in the text.
C for readability: The first half of the book is a tough read; many of the historical figures aren't as familiar as later ones. Drier academic tone.