Africa, Its Political Development Map 1980

Anchored by a map originally crafted on canvas by Flemish cartographer Ortelius in the year 1750, this series of maps and explanations provides an astounding yet succinct overview of the political development of Africa.

The "Africa, Its Political Development" map features:
• A map of Africa, first drawn in 1750
• A map showing known development from 1450 B.C to 1800 A.D
• A map showing the routes taken by James Bruce, David Livingstone, Henry Stanley, and many other European explorers
• Two maps showing the countries and borders of Africa in 1914 and 1939
• A map with the boundaries and years in which African countries gained their independence
• National Geographic explanations of each map and era-a political science lesson in itself

Coverage Area: Africa