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| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION |
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20240408151832.0 |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
9780241372470 |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE |
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| Language code of text/sound track or separate title |
eng |
| 082 00 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
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| Classification number |
912.09 |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Preferred name for the person |
Brotton, Jerry |
| Relator term |
author |
| 245 10 - TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
Great maps / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc |
Jerry Brotton. |
| 246 14 - VARYING FORM OF TITLE |
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| Title proper/short title |
Great maps : |
| Remainder of title |
the world's masterpieces explored and explained |
| 264 #1 - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication, distribution, etc |
London : |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc |
Dorling Kindersley, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc |
2018 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
256 pages : |
| Other physical details |
illustrations, maps (color) ; |
| Dimensions |
31 cm.+ 1 insert (3D globe) |
| 336 ## - CONTENT TYPE |
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| Content type term |
text |
| Content type code |
txt |
| Source |
rdacontent |
| 337 ## - MEDIA TYPE |
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| Media type term |
unmediated |
| Media type code |
n |
| Source |
rdamedia |
| 338 ## - CARRIER TYPE |
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| Carrier type term |
volume |
| Carrier type code |
nc |
| Source |
rdacarrier |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE |
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| General note |
Includes index. |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE |
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| General note |
First published in Great Britain in 2014 by Dorling Kindersley in 2014 |
| 505 0# - CONTENTS |
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| Formatted contents note |
Classical maps 1500 BC-1300 CE<br/>Discovery and travel 1300-1570<br/>New directions and beliefs 1570-1750<br/>Thematic maps 1750-1900<br/>Modern mapping 1900 to present |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. |
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| Summary, etc |
A superbly illustrated guide to 64 maps from all around the world!<br/><br/>From examples of medieval Mappa Mundi and the first atlas to Google Earth and maps of the moon, this captivating maps book is a must-have for all history and geography enthusiasts and explorers!<br/><br/>Embark on a visual tour of the world's finest maps! This fascinating world atlas book:<br/><br/>- Analyses each map visually, with the help of pull-outs and graphic close-up details<br/>- Traces the history of maps chronologically, providing a fascinating overview of cartography through the ages<br/>- Tells the story behind each map - why it was created, who it was for, and how it was achieved<br/>- Profiles key cartographers, explorers, and artists<br/>- Draws together navigation, propaganda, power, art, and politics through the world's greatest maps<br/><br/>Maps are much more than just geographical data. They are an accurate reflection of the culture and context of different time frames in history. This remarkable geography book puts cartography on the map! It tells the stories behind great maps through stunning pull-out details and reveals how they have helped people make sense of the world.<br/><br/>Embark on a global adventure of a lifetime with this world map book and see our planet like never before! On this mind-blowing journey, you'll encounter maps that show the way to heaven, depict lands with no sunshine and even the world ocean floor.<br/><br/>With incredible secret stories from British historian, Jerry Brotton, and insight into how mapmakers have expressed their world views, Great Maps is a welcome addition to any armchair cartographer's bookshelf.-Amazon |
| 650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Cartography |
| General subdivision |
History |
| 650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Cartography |
| 650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name as entry element |
Maps |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme |
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| Item type |
CARTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL |