An Atlas of Countries That Don t Exist

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An Atlas of Countries That Don t Exist
An Atlas of Countries That Don t Exist
Author : Nick Middleton
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Language : English
Release Date : 21 March 2017
ISBN : 9781452158839
Pages : 239 pages
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An Atlas of Countries That Don t Exist by Nick Middleton Book PDF Summary

A “fascinating” journey to little-known and contested lands around the globe, from Tibet to the Isle of Man to Elgaland-Vargaland (Geographical Magazine). What is a country? Acclaimed travel writer and Oxford geography don Nick Middleton brings to life the origins and histories of fifty 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. “Engrossing . . . You’ll not find Middle-earth, Atlantis or Lilliput inside, but you will find something just as intriguing . . . sure to prompt discussions about what makes a country a ‘real country.’” —Seattle Times

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