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Maps of War and Peace: Cartography and Propaganda 1914 - 1920
It is often claimed that World War One transformed the map of Europe and the Middle East. This illustrated presentation interrogates this claim by considering the often surprising role of maps during and after World War One, with particular reference to the vast and now largely forgotten archive of cartographic propaganda generated by both sides during the war itself and at the post-war peace conferences.
Talk starts at 7.30pm, free entry from members of the HA, RGS and students. £3 entry for non-members
University of Gloucestershire Park Campus, Cheltenham GL50 2RH
Mon 8 May 2017
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www.hagloucestershire.btck.co.uk
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