Discover the epic history of human exploration and migration and the stories of fearless
pioneers the world over with this stunning tour of history - map by map. Charting everything
from the movement of early Homo species out of Africa some 50 000 years ago to the astonishing
voyages of Polynesian sailors across the Pacific from 4 000 BCE and from the California Gold
Rush to the Race for Space entries explain the movements of people and cultures who set off
into the unknown - in search of adventure or a better life. Specially commissioned maps show
the key driving factors of each journey and why certain routes were chosen over others -
whether due to climate terrain or territory - while stunning contemporary examples offer
fascinating insights into the unique world-views and political motivations of the people who
commissioned them and the cartographers who created them. The voyages of history's greatest
explorers - from Zheng He to Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo - are brought to vivid life with
accompanying photos illustrations and original artefacts along with recent missions to chart
the depths of the oceans and the surface of Mars. And entries also explore the experiences of
established indigenous groups and the impact of settler populations. Packed with fascinating
detail and bursting with lavish illustrations Exploration: Map by Map is a must-have title for
anyone who loves maps history or the pioneering spirit.
