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An Atlas of Countries that Don't Exist - A Compendium of Fifty Unrecognized and Largely Unnoticed States

By Nick Middleton

Book information

Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Year
2017
ISBN
9781452158839, 9781452158686
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
13 MB (13134864 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
240\0
Time added
2022-02-06 18:21:08

Description

What is a country? Acclaimed travel writer and Oxford geography don Nick Middleton brings to life the origins and histories of 50 states that, lacking international recognition and United Nations membership, exist on the margins of legitimacy in the global order. From long-contested lands like Crimea and Tibet to lesser-known territories such as Africa's last colony and a European republic that enjoyed independence for a single day, Middleton presents fascinating stories of shifting borders, visionary leaders, and "forgotten" peoples. Beautifully illustrated with 50 regional maps, each country is literally die-cut out of the page, offering a distinctive tactile experience while exploring these remarkable places.

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