Great city maps : [a historical journey through maps, plans, and paintings].
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Published
New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2016.
Format
Book
Edition
First American edition.
ISBN
146545358X (hc), 9781465453587 (hc0
Physical Desc
256 pages : color illustrations, maps (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Status
Central Library - Children's Nonfiction - Lower Level - Nonfiction
912.09 GREAT
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Published
New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2016.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
ISBN
146545358X (hc), 9781465453587 (hc0

Notes

General Note
Subtitle from dust jacket.
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"Great City Maps explores and explains 30 of the world's greatest historical city maps, providing a captivating overview of cartography through the ages. The book's unrivaled reproduction of these fascinating and intricate documents provides graphic close-ups and reveals more than just pure geography?it offers insight into the cultures and beliefs of the great civilizations that gave rise to them. From classical cities like Rome and Jerusalem to modern hubs like New York and Tokyo, the stories behind each map are revealed: why it was created, who it was intended for, and how it was achieved. Profiles of key cartographers, planners, and artists give even further insight into the history of each urban masterpiece."--Amazon.com.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

(2016). Great city maps: [a historical journey through maps, plans, and paintings] (First American edition.). DK Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

2016. Great City Maps: [a Historical Journey Through Maps, Plans, and Paintings]. DK Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Great City Maps: [a Historical Journey Through Maps, Plans, and Paintings] DK Publishing, 2016.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Great City Maps: [a Historical Journey Through Maps, Plans, and Paintings] First American edition., DK Publishing, 2016.

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