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Around Switzerland in 80 Maps
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9782940481309
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A truly magical and engrossing journey across Switzerland''s history
A map is the perfect pictorial way to explain and entertain. This book achieves both of these goals and provide a detailed picture of Switzerland. Diccon Bewes’ search for original maps led him through official archives and private collections. The results are presented here, along with the fascinating stories behind them: from the circular island map of 1480 to the birth of modern Swiss cartography; from the British rail plan for Switzerland to a Soviet map of Basel during the Cold-War; from the 1970s Zurich map for men to the vision of a Greater Switzerland with 40 cantons.
Map by map, we understand how Switzerland came to be and possibly where it is going. A truly magical and engrossing journey.
Diccon Bewes is the most Swiss of all Englishmen. Before becoming a best-selling author, he worked as a travel journalist in London and as a bookseller in Bern.
In this new edition, the content stays the same as for the previous edition. What''s new ? The paperback for a more convenient use and a lower price.
• Discover and rediscover Switzerland''s history through the maps
• The variety of illustrations
• The paperback for a convenient use
Weight | 1360.000000 |
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Author | Diccon Bewes |
Availability | IP |
Department | Travel |
Format | Paperback |
ISBN | 9782940481309 |
Pages | 226 |
Published | 27/09/2018 |
Publisher | Helvetiq |
Section | Travel Writing: General |
Size Unfolded | 23.2 x 33 x 2.2 cm |
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