Superlatives flounder in the face of Joan Blaeu's Atlas Maior, one of the most extravagant feats in the history of mapmaking. This stunning edition is based on

The finest and most comprehensive baroque atlas was Joan Blaeu's exceptional "Atlas Maior," completed in 1665. This reprint is made from the National Library of

The whole world is mapped out for your viewing pleasure in this captivating compendium, ranging from past to present through diverse themes of transport and tec