Book review of Tolias, Mapping Greece, 1420-1800 (original) (raw)

The book "Mapping Greece, 1420-1800" by George Tolias presents a comprehensive analysis of various map traditions that have shaped the understanding of Greece over centuries. It explores the evolution of cartography, contrasting the concepts of 'small Greece' and 'large Greece,' while investigating the relationship between maps, geopolitical realities, and emerging Greek identity. The work stresses the influence of maps on historical perceptions and political movements, particularly in relation to the liberation of Greece from Ottoman rule.