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An atlas of extinct countries / Gideon Defoe.
'Prisoners of Geography' meets Bill Bryson in this funny, fascinating, beautifully illustrated - and timely - history of countries that, for myriad and often ludicrous reasons, no longer exist. "Equal parts satire and farce as if written by Monty Python, Defoe skewers everyone and everything in a laugh-out-loud performance" (Publisher's Weekly). Gideon Defoe is the author of 'The Pirates!' book series and wrote the screenplay for the Oscar nominated film 'The Pirates in an Adventure with Scientists'. A Dewey Diva Pick.
Record details
- ISBN: 1609456807
- ISBN: 9781609456801
- Physical Description: 245 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York, NY : Europa Editions, 2021.
- Copyright: 2020
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Chancers & crackpots -- Mistakes & micronations -- Lies & lost kingdoms -- Puppets & political footballs. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Failed states > Maps. Failed states. Political geography > History > Maps. Political geography > History. State succession > Maps. State succession. |
| Genre: | History / Historical Geography. |
Available copies
- 3 of 4 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 4 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | 911 DEFOE 2021 (Text) | 0001002451076 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
'Prisoners of Geography' meets Bill Bryson in this funny, fascinating, beautifully illustrated - and timely - history of countries that, for myriad and often ludicrous reasons, no longer exist. "Equal parts satire and farce as if written by Monty Python, Defoe skewers everyone and everything in a laugh-out-loud performance" (Publisher's Weekly). Gideon Defoe is the author of 'The Pirates!' book series and wrote the screenplay for the Oscar nominated film 'The Pirates in an Adventure with Scientists'. A Dewey Diva Pick.
