Karten - Ein Atlas der Weltgeschichte

In this opulently designed illustrated book, an international team of historians presents 1000 years of world history through 100 remarkable maps from the renowned collections of the University Libraries of Leiden. Whether it’s lavish world maps, local city plans, rare gems of exceptional aesthetics, nautical charts, or curiosities straddling the line between fact and fiction – each of these maps has contributed to shaping the history of the world. They aided in navigation and orientation, informed about significant events, and made the world as a whole visible. Thus, they not only reflect the past but have also shaped it. Richly detailed in large format, these maps reveal fascinating stories that offer a unique glimpse into bygone eras.