This glorious guided tour of cartographic history features more than 300 of the most famous and
important maps of all time. Immerse yourself in ancient Chinese star charts decipher
medieval Mappae Mundi and marvel at intricate surveys of the ocean floor and the lunar
surface. Discover how Polynesian navigators used sticks to chart their way across the Pacific
what a rhumb line is and where dragons were once said to lurk. Organized chronologically the
book includes the most celebrated examples of maps spanning more than 5 000 years explaining
everything from scales and compasses to meteorological symbols and exploring techniques from
engraving and printing to cartographic projection. Entries also place the maps in their wider
cultural and historical context providing a complete overview of the subject. Combining
stunning reproductions with precise annotation visual analysis and pull-out details Maps
Annotated brings an expertly curated selection of the world's most celebrated maps right into
your home telling the fascinating stories behind each one.
