Map Men

Explore the fascinating world of geography through "Map Men" by Steven Seegel, published by The University of Chicago Press in 2018. This compelling hardback offers a group intellectual biography of five influential geographers from East Central Europe and the United States, spanning from the 1870s to the 1950s. Dive into the lives and contributions of Albrecht Penck, Eugeniusz Romer, Stepan Rudnyts'kyi, Isaiah Bowman, and Count Pal Teleki, as Seegel intricately weaves their stories together. With 320 pages of rich historical context and insightful analysis, "Map Men" is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of geography and its key figures. Discover how these mapmakers shaped our understanding of the world and left a lasting legacy in the field of geography.