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Exploring the demise of 48 nations, this atlas delves into the often absurd and scandalous reasons behind their extinction, from greed and historical figures like Napoleon to referendums that led to self-erasure. Rejecting the typical reverence afforded to nation-states, it candidly examines the darker aspects of these countries, highlighting the schemers and con men that shaped their histories. The book offers a refreshingly irreverent perspective on the concept of nations, challenging readers to reconsider the legacy of those that have vanished from the map.
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An Atlas of Extinct Countries, Gideon Defoe
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gideon Defoe
- Publisher
- Europa Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9781609456801
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Maps & Travel, Travel, Geography & Topography, Political Science & Politics, Humor, Politics
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- 3.55 out of 5
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- Exploring the demise of 48 nations, this atlas delves into the often absurd and scandalous reasons behind their extinction, from greed and historical figures like Napoleon to referendums that led to self-erasure. Rejecting the typical reverence afforded to nation-states, it candidly examines the darker aspects of these countries, highlighting the schemers and con men that shaped their histories. The book offers a refreshingly irreverent perspective on the concept of nations, challenging readers to reconsider the legacy of those that have vanished from the map.