An Atlas of Countries That Don’t Exist: A Compendium of Fifty Unrecognized and L…

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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
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M0N48JS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books LLC
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 21, 2017
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 24.1 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452158839
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #149,762 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #1 in Maps (Kindle Store) #2 in Travel Atlases & Maps (Kindle Store) #10 in Atlases (Kindle Store)
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