Mapping the World and Her History

There was a time when maps served a great purpose for the worn and weary traveller- now we have phone apps and GPS, and physical maps have become mere vintage decor. Have we ever questioned, however, the accuracy of the depiction of our world? Discussing how maps have shaped world history and how there’s more to them than meets the eye is Professor Jerry Brotton, author of “A History of the World in 12 Maps”.