History of War in Maps by Philip Parker

70 maps tell the story of war through the ages.

Join us with Philip Parker for an evening combining the artistic world of cartography with fascinating facts of history from his ground breaking new book, History of War in Maps.

From the moment the first towns and cities arose, the struggle for land, resources and power has turned to violence. Almost from the start, maps have been an inseparable part of warfare, and while countless campaign strategies have relied on detailed and accurate mapping, entire wars have been fought over the maps themselves, with hopes of redrawing boundaries and redefining nations. History of War in Maps curates more than 70 historical maps which tell the fascinating story of war: from ancient and medieval warfare to modern day conflicts and beyond. Join leading historian Philip Parker as he offers a unique visual representation of the development of warfare, relating the extraordinary stories that have shaped our history.

About the author:

Philip Parker is a writer, consultant and publisher specialising in ancient and medieval political and military systems. He studied history at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and is author of DK Eyewitness Companion Guide to World History, History of World Trade maps and Small Island: 12 maps that explain the history of Britain and many more.

He was general editor of Anova’s Great Trade Routes (2010), and winner of a certificate of Merit for the Mountbatten Maritime Award in The Maritime Media Awards 2013. As a publisher he ran the Times Book List, including works on ancient civilizations and the Times History of the World.@PParkerAuthor.

The event will start promptly at 6.30pm.

Tickets £5 

Includes glass of wine/soft drink

(£5.00 off the published price of History of War in Maps by Philip Parker for ticket holders when purchased on the evening).

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