Nick Middleton is a geographer, author, and television documentary writer and presenter. A fellow of St Anne's College, he lives and teaches in Oxford, England.
"...an engaging browse for YA and adult amateur geography
enthusiasts."
-Library Journal
"A fascinating catalogue of stories and a reminder of how varied
the world can be when the established geopolitical order starts
fraying at the edges."
--Geographical Magazine
"Don't be fooled by the title of this engrossing, delightfully
presented book. You'll not find Middle-earth, Atlantis or Lilliput
inside, but you will find something just as intriguing - real
places that are quite noteworthy in the minds and hearts of their
nonfictional inhabitants, but are "unrecognized and largely
unnoticed states whose claims to legitimacy are made invisible" by
their clearly defined, "official" neighbors...Along with the
attractive format and the short but informative entries, the
jacketless textured gray cover with a dramatic cutout makes "Atlas"
a handsome addition to a shelf of geography or political histories.
Anyone who keeps such shelves would do well to give this atlas a
go, and it's sure to prompt discussions about what makes a country
a 'real country.'"
-Seattle Times
"From the Isle of Man to Elgaland-Vargaland (this is one you'll
have to read about to believe), we take an armchair voyage to 50
different countries that we may or may not already be familiar
with. . . . I learned so much about obscure bits of the world's
history, geography, and political history that I kept quoting
tidbits to my family until they were sick of me."
-Geek Dad
"Middleton, a geographer at the University of Oxford, has now
charted these hidden lands. . . . it feels like you have entered a
parallel world with a vibrant, forgotten history and a rich
culture."
--BBC
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