It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read Maps & Civilization by Norman Joseph William Thrower
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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 second ediion of Maps and Civilization incorporates numerous revisions and has new material added throughout the book. "The premier one-volume history of cartography. . . . Maps and Civilization should be a close companion for anyone interested in maps: where they came from, where they are now, and where to go for more detail."—John P. Snyder, Mercator's World Norman J. W. Thrower is professor emeritus of geography at the University of California, Los Angeles. His other books include Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: A Longer View of Newton and Halley and Sir Francis Drake and the Famous Voyage, 1577-1580.
Maps & Civilization by Norman Joseph William Thrower is 346 pages long, and a total of 88,576 words.
This makes it 117% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read Maps & Civilization aloud.
Maps & Civilization is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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