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Maps, Annotated: The World's 300 Greatest Maps Explained

Maps, Annotated: The World's 300 Greatest Maps Explained is a chronologically organized illustrated history of cartography. The listing describes more than 300 maps, with annotations, historical context and explanations of features such as scales, symbols and time zones. This is the Kindle edition, with a listed print length of 474 pages.

At a glance

Covers maps from the ancient world to the present day, arranged chronologically.
The description names examples including Polynesian stick charts, medieval Mappa Mundi and ancient Chinese star maps.
Each map is described as having historical context and explanatory details on cartographic elements.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The chronological structure gives the subject a clear historical progression.
The broad selection connects visual examples with explanations of map features and historical context.
Kindle listing indicates screen-reader support and enhanced typesetting.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Book details
Publisher	DK
Publication date	Oct. 21 2025
Language	English
Print length	474 pages
ISBN-13	979-8217136414

Kindle edition
File size	564.2 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in cartography, map history and historical geography.
Readers who want an illustrated digital reference spanning maps from different eras and regions.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a physical print edition or a guide focused on modern navigation rather than map history.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 13 ratings

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The listing shows an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings. The aggregate is positive overall, but includes some 3-star and 1-star ratings as well, and does not explain individual readers' reasons. It may help indicate general reception, but cannot establish how well the maps reproduce on a particular Kindle screen.

Frequently asked questions

What does the book cover?

The listing describes a history of cartography featuring more than 300 maps from the ancient world to the present, with explanations and historical context.

How is the book organized?

It is described as chronological, with examples from different regions and eras.

Is this the Kindle edition?

The supplied details identify Kindle features including screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise and Page Flip.