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An 1804 copy of the first ‘modern’ world map, made by the Venetian monk Fra Mauro in about 1450, and more magnificent maps as power, propaganda, and art from The British Library.

An 1804 copy of the first ‘modern’ world map, made by the Venetian monk Fra Mauro in about 1450, and more magnificent maps as power, propaganda, and art from The British Library.

4-17-2012
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    Yay for the power of geography! Except for how it’s just used for war, exploitation and discrimination… still love my...
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    DSGH;FDS OH NO WHAT A RUBBISH MAP!!!
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