{"product_id":"9781526676610","title":"The Library of Lost Maps","description":"Author: Cheshire, James\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781526676610\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 03 Feb 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 384 Format: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A magnificent book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ethat sings of the romance and mystery that only old maps possess' \u003c\/b\u003eEDWARD BROOKE-HITCHING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Astonishingly fresh and insightful ... A triumph' \u003c\/b\u003eALICE ROBERTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Engaging, deeply satisfying and elegantly designed' \u003c\/b\u003eSIMON WINCHESTER, \u003ci\u003eSPECTATOR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe remarkable story of an overlooked map archive that reveals how maps have helped inspire some of the greatest scientific discoveries, but also led to terrible atrocities.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of University College London, nestled in the centre of Bloomsbury, lies \u003cb\u003ea long-forgotten map library packed with thousands of maps and atlases\u003c\/b\u003e. After Professor James Cheshire stumbled upon it, he spent three years sifting through hundreds of dusty drawers to see what was there. He was stunned to uncover some of the most significant maps and atlases from the last two centuries - many of which had not seen the light of day for decades.\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Library of Lost Maps \u003c\/i\u003ewe discover atlases for the masses that expanded nineteenth-century horizons and maps that were wielded by those in power to wage war and negotiate peace; charts that trace the icy peaks of the Himalayas and the deepest depths of the ocean; and pioneering maps produced to settle borders in central Europe or the wealth of those in inner-city London. \u003cb\u003eMaps have played a vital role in shaping our scientific knowledge of the world\u003c\/b\u003e, showing the impact of climate change and inspiring the theory of plate tectonics. They have also guided politicians, encouraging both beneficial reforms and horrific conquests, the consequences of which we continue to live with today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrimming with astonishing discoveries, \u003ci\u003eThe Library of Lost Maps\u003c\/i\u003e reveals why cartography really matters and how map-making has helped transform our understanding of the world around us.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46655880462494,"sku":"UBD-9781526676610","price":49.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781526676610.jpg?v=1774836243","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781526676610","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}