From Babylonian tablets to Google Maps, the world has evolved rapidly, along with the ways in which we see it. In this time, cartography has not only kept pace

A New York Times Bestseller “Maps allow the armchair traveler to roam the world, the diplomat to argue his points, the ruler to administer his country, the wa

A beautifully illustrated full-color history of mapmaking across centuries -- a must-read for history buffs and armchair travelers. Theater of the World offers

An illustrated history of maps and mapmaking, including reproductions of 200 antique maps.

Explores the role, development, and nature of the atlas and discusses its impact on the presentation of the past.