In this concise introduction to the history of cartography, Norman J. W. Thrower charts the intimate links between
maps and history from antiquity to the present day. A wealth of illustrations, including the oldest known map and
contemporary examples made using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), illuminate the many ways in which various
human cultures have interpreted spatial relationships.
The third edition of Maps and Civilization incorporates numerous revisions, features new material throughout the
book, and includes a new alphabetized bibliography.