Historiska kartor & atlaser

Andra världskriget rasade i alla delar av världen, från Arktis till Stilla havet. De allierade och axelmakterna mötte varandras styrkor i alla slags miljöer, från Nordafrikas ökensand och Ukrainas stäpper till Burmas och Nya Guineas regnskogar, i ...

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Sala silvergruva utvecklades på Gustav Vasas tid till en storslagen anläggning som kom att forma ett samhälle och sysselsätta hela familjer. Ett enormt vattensystem byggdes upp och försåg gruvan och hyttan med kraft. Men det var inte bara staden S...

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Continuing the thematic strand of the successful and proven British Library '100 Maps' series, this new volume traces the fully international history of railways from their beginnings in the north-west of England through to the inter-continental l...

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Available together for the first time in a single hardback volume, J.R.R. Tolkien's maps of The Hobbit, Beleriand, Middle-earth and Númenor - re-illustrated by John Howe - are presented as full colour foldout posters and accompanied by a richly de...

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This beautiful book is a¿lavishly illustrated look at the most important atlases in history and the cartographers who made them. Atlases are books that changed the course of history. Pored over by rulers, explorers and adventures these books were ...

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Följ med på en odyssé till världens vita fläckar - till jordens okända, bortglömda, försvunna och mytomspunna platser. I Karthistorier berättar Francisca Mattéoli inlevelsefullt om stora expeditioner och osannolika bedrifter som genomförts för att...

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Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and beyond - exquisitely charted map by map. Come on a journey through global history, told in more than 130 specially made maps that eac...

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Superlatives tend to fail in describing Joan Blaeu's Atlas Maior-that being said, it stands as one of the most extravagant feats in the history of mapmaking. The original Latin edition, completed in 1665, was the largest and most expensive book to...

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What makes a place? "Infinite City", Rebecca Solnit's brilliant reinvention of the traditional atlas, searches out the answer by examining the many layers of meaning in one place, the San Francisco Bay Area. Aided by artists, writers, cartographer...

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'Stunning...divine' Stephen Fry 'A fabulous book, good enough to eat with a spoon! Marvellous' John Lloyd, creator of QI 'Perfect for the armchair adventurer historian, this is a rich visual exploration of some of the most beautiful charts ever cr...

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Prisoners of Geography meets Bill Bryson: a funny, fascinating, beautifully illustrated - and timely - history of countries that, for myriad and often ludicrous reasons, no longer exist. 'Countries are just daft stories we tell each other. They're...

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A celebratory look back at one hundred years of passenger flight, featuring full-colour reproductions of route maps and posters from the world's most iconic airlines From the first faltering flights over plains, water, and mountains to the vast ne...

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'Beautiful¿...¿endless, brilliant unforgettable stories' Cerys Matthews,¿ BBC Radio 6 'Combining myth and science, this breathtaking book [is] packed with stunning images' Daily Mail After the enormous international success of The Phantom Atlas an...

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Storskiftet var den första större jordreformen i riket, där tegar slogs samman så att varje bonde fick ett fåtal sammanhängande åkrar. I Järvsö pågick arbetet med reformen under en lång tid från 1700-talets andra hälft. ¿ Vad innehåller 21-jär-110...

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Throughout history, maps have been fundamental in shaping our view of the world, and our place in it. But far from being purely scientific objects, maps of the world are unavoidably ideological and subjective, intimately bound up with the systems ...

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ARTIKLARNA I DENNA VOLYM presenterades vid en konferens om äldre europeiska storskaliga kartor som ägde rum på Kulturgeografiska institutionen, Stockholms universitet den 27-28 november 2003. Konferensens syfte var att lägga fram de preliminära re...

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100 Brommakartor från 1636-1954 I historisk facklitteratur används ofta äldre kartor för att illustrera och förklara olika händelseförlopp. I Historisk Bromma-Atlas är de historiska kartorna utgångspunkten. Kartorna styr berättelsen. Bokidén har m...

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Trace the history of the world in over 500 easy-to-follow maps, from the dawn of humanity to the present day. Organized chronologically, A History of the World in 500 Maps tells a clear, linear story, bringing together themes as diverse as religio...

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Explore World War II in unprecedented detail with this compelling geographical guide. If you're interested in finding out more about one of the deadliest wars in history, then this war book is perfect for you. World War II Map by Map is an intrica...

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WITH A FOREWORD BY TIM HARFORD See the world anew with this unique and beautifully designed infographic atlas Which nations have North Korean embassies? Which region has the highest number of death metal bands per capita? How many countries have b...

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The sea monsters on medieval and Renaissance maps, whether swimming vigorously, gambolling amid the waves, attacking ships, or simply displaying themselves for our appreciation, are one of the most visually engaging elements on these maps, and yet...

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Turn the pages of this thought-provoking book and discover maps that challenge conventional wisdom, confront social and political norms and offer fresh perspectives on familiar landscapes. This meticulously curated selection of 40 maps spans the a...

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'A delightful compendium of the strangest places on the planet.'¿ DAILY TELEGRAPH¿ Travel in search of the obscure and bizarre, the beautiful and arcane in a unique atlas showing the modern world from surprising new vantage points.¿ Discover the m...

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The most sensational and intriguing murders from across the USA are re-examined in this disquieting volume, which introduces readers to the most lethal killers from every state. Spanning the period from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of...

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The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book was the biggest-selling puzzle book of 2018. And now it is back, with brand new maps, and bigger and better brainteasers! In The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Tour of Britain map your way around Britain in 40 new regional ...

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En sedan länge önskad kartbok som visar alla svenska järnvägar som är eller har varit öppna för allmän trafik sedan 1849 fram till idag.

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A fascinating cartographic study of urban development, perfect for map and history lovers. The city, a concept nearly as old as history itself, is a paradox of human innovation and intervention, order and conflict. From ancient civilisations to mo...

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'My name is Mike and I am a map addict. There, it's said...'Mike Parker, presenter of Radio 4's On the Map, celebrates the richness of all things maps in this fantastic, critically-acclaimed read, completely updated in 2023.On an average day, we w...

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