An Atlas of Countries That Don't Exist: A Compendium of Fifty Unrecognized and Largely Unnoticed States (Obscure Atlas of the World, Historic Maps, Ma

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.

Author: Nick Middleton
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 03/28/2017
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 9.60h x 7.30w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9781452158686
ISBN10: 1452158681
BISAC Categories:
- History | Historical Geography
- Reference | Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (see also Travel | Maps & Road At
- Technology & Engineering | Cartography

About the Author
Nick Middleton is a geographer, author, and television documentary writer and presenter. A fellow of St Anne's College, he lives and teaches in Oxford, England.