A review by krep___
A History of the World in 12 Maps by Jerry Brotton

2.25

Obviously aimed at map-lovers but actually best suited for people who like the history of the people involved in the history of maps. I know. That's not a thing. Hence the problem with this book. Lots of words. Not that many pictures, and most of those that is does have are not that easy to see, being stuffed down in the binding. The author loves his subject and wants all of us to appreciate the linkage between the history of map-making and the progression of our ways of thinking about the world. Great. It is interesting, but I feel like the author tries too hard to insert the drama of the lives of the map-makers for the sake of human interest. It's overdone, and, as a result, the book is too long by half.