This book introduces the local history practitioner to the world of maps - the special character (and appeal) of maps as an historical source, why they are inva

This book introduces the local history practitioner to the world of maps - the special character (and appeal) of maps as an historical source, why they are inva

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A New York Times Bestseller “Maps allow the armchair traveler to roam the world, the diplomat to argue his points, the ruler to administer his country, the wa

Manchester is one the world's most iconic cities. Not only was it the first industrial city, it can claim to be the first post-industrial city. This book uses h