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title: "Great Maps: The World's Masterpieces Explored and Explained (DK History Changers)"
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# Global historical context Detailed cartographer profiles 64 iconic historical maps Great Maps: The World's Masterpieces Explored and Explained (DK History Changers)

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## Summary

> 🗺️ Unlock the world’s secrets, one map at a time!

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- **What is this?** Great Maps: The World's Masterpieces Explored and Explained (DK History Changers)
- **How much does it cost?** £32.78 with free shipping
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Explore 64 Iconic Maps:** Dive into a curated collection of the world’s most influential maps, each telling a unique story.
- • **Inspire Your Inner Explorer:** Fuel your imagination with maps that spark creativity, from vintage designs to modern cartographic art.
- • **Master the Art of Cartography:** Gain insights from expert profiles that reveal the minds behind the maps shaping history.
- • **Contextualize History Globally:** Understand the geopolitical and cultural significance behind each map’s creation.
- • **Perfect Gift for History Buffs:** A visually stunning and intellectually rich book that elevates any bookshelf or coffee table.

## Overview

Great Maps: The World's Masterpieces Explored and Explained offers 64 beautifully illustrated historical maps, enriched with expert analysis and profiles of key cartographers. Perfect for geography and history enthusiasts, this book blends visual elegance with deep historical context, making it a must-have for collectors and curious minds alike.

## Description

Discover 64 iconic maps from history, with visual analysis, historical context, and profiles of key cartographers. Ideal for geography and history enthusiasts.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 116,565 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 21 in Cartography & Geodesy 85 in Historiography 175 in Geographical History |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,174) |
| Dimensions  | 26 x 2.3 x 30.8 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1409345718 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1409345718 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 256 pages |
| Publication date  | 1 Sept. 2014 |
| Publisher  | DK |

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*Last updated: 2026-05-19*