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Maps for Historians

Old maps provide a rich source of information and insight for all those interested in the history of their locality, including local historians, geographers and cartographers. They are also a popular field for collectors and they fascinate many others. They abound in record offices and archives and are frequently to be found on sale in antique shops. This book represents a comprehensive guide to their provenance, content, accuracy, location and uses. Now in its 2nd edition, it has over 100 illustrations to support the text, including examples of every type of map discussed. The author also uses illustrations to demonstrate the rich variety of ways in which maps represent a source of historical evidence.

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