{"product_id":"modern-london-maps-isbn-9781849949392","title":"Modern London Maps","description":"\u003cb\u003eFeaturing over 100 maps of London from the twentieth century, this fascinating miscellany provides an enthralling exploration of the history of the city.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the best ways to gain an insight into a city’s multi-layered past is by deciphering its maps, and this curated collection of over 100 historical maps of London will help you do just that. Many of these hugely interesting and significant maps are also beautiful works of art in themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe majority of the maps in this collection have been drawn from the historical treasure house that is the London Metropolitan Archives, which has been housing London’s records since 1889. The maps are presented in thematic chapters, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking Connections: Maps of the railways, tube system and roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOut with the Old and In with the New: London’s numerous upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Richer for Poorer: A city of extremes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet’s Go Outside: London’s green spaces and the River Thames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicture This: Pictorial, decorative and artistic maps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for map enthusiasts, history buffs, and art lovers, this is a visually stunning book that readers will spend hours poring over.\u003cb\u003eVincent Westbrook\u003c\/b\u003e is an architect and cartophile who has worked on some of London’s most iconic buildings, including the MI6 HQ in Vauxhall, Wembley Stadium, and the Stirling Prize–winning Bloomberg HQ. Westbrook is delighted to have been able to indulge his passion for London by delving into the London Metropolitan Archives’ magnificent collection of maps. He lives in North London.","brand":"Batsford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301776740581,"sku":"NP9781849949392","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781849949392.jpg?v=1767732865","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/modern-london-maps-isbn-9781849949392","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}