The Red Atlas: How the Soviet Union Secretly Mapped the World
by John Davies, Alexander J. Kent
The Red Atlas by John Davies and Alexander J. Kent reveals the Soviet Union's ambitious secret mapping of the world. Covering everything from local streets to global landscapes, these maps served military, economic, and propaganda purposes during the Cold War. The book examines the creation, dissemination, and enduring legacy of this vast cartographic achievement, shedding light on a hidden aspect of 20th-century history.
About This Book
The Red Atlas explores the extensive mapping projects undertaken by the Soviet Union, which produced detailed maps of not only their own territory but also vast regions across the globe.
Authors John Davies and Alexander J. Kent delve into the historical context and methodologies behind these secretive endeavors, highlighting the technological and ideological drivers of Soviet cartography.
The book uncovers the implications of these maps for intelligence, urban planning, and international relations, offering a unique perspective on Cold War-era geopolitics through the lens of geography.
Through archival research and analysis, the authors illustrate the precision and ambition of Soviet mapping, which rivaled and sometimes surpassed Western efforts in scope and detail.
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