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The development of maps is the theme of this book, from the earliest set of scratched symbols to the most accurate modern cartography. It also looks at some of the greatest journeys, including Alexander the Great's march to India and the Arabian discovery of China.
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This series focuses on the history of great discoveries, showing how archaeologists and historians gather clues and piece together evidence to give a picture of how people once lived and how civilizations developed. From the earliest set of scratched symbols to the most accurate modern cartography, this book traces the development of mapmaking through the centuries. It shows how the oceans and continents were gradually charted and looks in more detail at some of the greatest journeys that have helped to shape our geographical knowledge.
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