Mapping New York

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Description

Mapping New York is an engaging and richly illustrated survey of the urban and social history of New York City. Features maps dating back to the sixteenth century, when New York was once founded by the Dutch as a commercial trading post and became referred to as New Amsterdam, right up to the present day. Mapping New York provides a pictorial history of the city—contextualizing its time as a leader in commerce and one of the vital built up urban areas on this planet.
The maps are arranged thematically, specializing in the last two centuries, charting the city’s population, military history, transport, commerce and crime. The book includes a wide variety of maps including the up to date satellite imagery, future projections on the growth of the city, iconic images such as the subway maps in addition to artists’ representations. Mapping New York is an essential book for any person with an interest in the city.


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