Map of Mainland Asia by Treaty Tapa dura - 1975

Melbourne University Press, Carlton, 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: maps. second-hand copy, the dust jacket has a number of tiny tears, and slight rubbing of the edges, and a 1 inch tear at the top right of the front panel, and on the first page is a gift note to the previous owner part of which states "only a map lover could love a book such as this". Illustrated with 32 maps, from 1689 through two 1953. This is the first comprehensive study of the evolution of the boundaries of this area. The centuries of jostling and conflict – in some cases still continuing – are encompassed in one unique volume. – All the agreements are accompanied by sophisticated analysis of the political and geographical background. – Front fold over blurb Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. XX, 518, [2] pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: maps. Quantity… Leer más

Melbourne University Press, 1975. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine.