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A History of the World in 12 Maps
by Jerry Brotton
Although this book is a solid history of the development of the art and science of mapmaking, what Brotton really excels at is demonstrating that maps are so much more than images that have simply improved and become more accurate over time. Rather, he makes the case that maps are markers of the dominant science, religion, technology, geopolitics, anthropology and philosophy of culture through time. Brotton chooses the twelve maps -- not all world maps -- with care, and they go a long way towards proving his thesis. An excellent read for anyone interested in history in general, not just those inexplicably drawn to maps.