Overview

Turn the pages of this thought-provoking book and discover maps that challenge conventional wisdom, confront social and political norms and offer fresh perspectives on familiar landscapes. This meticulously curated selection of 40 maps spans the ages, from ancient parchment scrolls to cutting-edge digital creations. Each map is a window into a different facet of our world, shedding light on the complex interplay of geography, geopolitics, art, history, science and society. Maps have always held the power to transport us, not just from one place to another, but from one state of mind to another. Beyond their utilitarian function, maps have an extraordinary ability to tell stories, reveal truths and inspire revolutions. They are not mere drawings of geographic boundaries, but gateways to the collective wisdom of humanity. You'll encounter maps that dissect the intricate tapestry of human migration, maps that unveil the secrets of the cosmos and maps that expose the stark realities of our changing climate. These maps are not just illustrations; they are provocations, invitations to rethink the world. 40 Maps That Will Change How You See the World is not just a book for geographers or history buffs; it is a profound exploration for anyone with a curious mind. Whether you're an armchair traveller, a seasoned explorer, a student of geopolitics or an art aficionado, this book will challenge your preconceptions, spark lively discussions and deepen your appreciation for the interconnectedness of our world.

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Author:   Alastair Bonnett ,  Jennifer Barr
Publisher:   Quarto Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Ivy Press
Weight:   0.750kg
ISBN:  

9780711293540

ISBN 10:   0711293546
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   02 April 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Introduction Map 1. A 9,000-year-old town map Map 2. The first modern map Map 3. The oldest map of the British Isles Map 4. When China discovered the world? Map 5. The world on its head. The Ottoman Empire eyes the New World Map 6. Lord Quetzalecatzin’s map: Aztecs versus colonial power Map 7. All the world’s people, as seen from Japan Map 8. A sailor’s map made of sticks and shells Map 9. The shattered tear drop: a journey to another shore Map 10. If Africa had not been colonized Map 11. An empire made visible Map 12. The German USA Map 13. Who owns Alaska? Map 14. A world-leading environmental plan from Africa Map 15. New maps for a new superpower Map 16. All heading south! Antarctica is getting busy Map 17. China’s high-speed revolution Map 18. A transparent map of a three-dimensional city Map 19. Big maps for big data Map 20. Google’s chameleon maps Map 21. A women-friendly city is something to be Map 22. Overwhelmed by the noise of cars and trucks Map 23. Mapping the smells of a seaside vacation Map 24. A game of love Map 25. Wandering ghosts: the art of GPS Map 26. Mapping the human brain, one sliver at a time Map 27. Dancing geography: how bees draw maps Map 28. Wood wide web: how trees and fungi help each other out Map 29. Earth power: how earthquakes reveal a hidden planet Map 30. Planet potato: a map of gravity Map 31. Vertical extremes: from Challenger Deep to Tilicho Lake Map 32. There is only one ocean Map 33. Sundaland: a hidden ancient homeland, now under the sea Map 34. Europe in a world without ice Map 35. Cooking Iberia: a map of extreme heat Map 36. The hidden great lake Map 37. Olympus Mons and new maps of Mars Map 38. A journey across the Sun Map 39. Lakeside on Titan Map 40. Our new home: the Laniakea Supercluster References Index Picture Credits Acknowledgements and About the Author

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ALASTAIR BONNETT is Professor of Social Geography at Newcastle University. Previous books include Off the Map, What is Geography? and How to Argue. He has also contributed to history and current affairs magazines on a wide variety of topics, such as world population and radical nostalgia. Alastair was editor of the avant-garde, psychogeographical, magazine Transgressions: A Journal of Urban Exploration between 1994-2000. Alastair lives in Newcastle.

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