London - A Life in Maps

New edition, illustrated with over 100 images of important maps from the mid-sixteenth century to the present day. Offers a magnificent panorama of London's history,the lives of its people,the devastation,the re-building and the urban development.

About the author

Peter Whitfield is a leading expert in map history and exploration. His other titles include Cities of the World: A History.

Summary

Over 100 important maps from the mid-sixteenth century to the present day are illustrated and discussed. London: A Life in Maps has been a bestseller since its first publication in 2006 and has now been redesigned and updated for a new audience.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Whitfield
• Publisher: British Library
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2017
• EAN: 9780712356077
• ISBN: 978-0-7123-5607-7
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 220 mm x 280 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book; London, Greater London, HISTORY / Historical Geography, Local History, Historical maps and atlases, Historical maps & atlases