by John Owen Edward Clark, Jeremy Black · Parragon Books, Ltd. · tapa dura · ISBN 9781405481335
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Discover the fascinating history of cartography through 'Gems of Cartography'. This book presents 100 examples of how maps have defined, modified, and apprehended the world throughout time. Explore the motivation behind the cartographers and the political environment that influenced their work, revealing how cartography reflects human aspirations and effort. With color illustrations and a hardcover format, this book is a gem for lovers of geography and history.
Sir John Jeremy Black, also known as J. J. Black, was a senior Royal Navy officer. He commanded the aircraft carrier HMS Invincible during the Falklands War, and later served as Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command from 1989 until his retirement in 1991.
