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An Atlas of Countries That Don't Exist: A Compendium of Fifty Unrecognized and Largely Unnoticed States

by Nick Middleton

A geographical atlas of states beyond broad recognition

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A geographical atlas of states beyond broad recognition

Nick Middleton’s compendium examines 50 states that lack international recognition and United Nations membership, placing their histories within the shifting boundaries of the global order. Its scope ranges from contested territories such as Crimea and Tibet to less familiar places, including a territory described as Africa’s last colony and a European republic whose independence lasted one day. Fifty regional maps accompany the entries, with each country cut out from the page, giving the reference format a distinctive physical design. The book brings together historical geography, questions of political recognition, and accounts of the peoples and leaders connected to these states.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in historical geography and changing borders.
  • Those exploring statehood, international recognition, and territories outside the recognized global order.
  • Atlas and map enthusiasts interested in a tactile reference format.

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Historical geographyPolitical recognition and statehoodShifting bordersTerritorial identity and peoples

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Book overview

What is a country? Acclaimed travel writer and Oxford geography don Nick Middleton brings to life the origins and histories of 50 states that, lacking international recognition and United Nations membership, exist on the margins of legitimacy in the global order. From long-contested lands like Crimea and Tibet to lesser-known territories such as Africa's last colony and a European republic that enjoyed independence for a single day, Middleton presents fascinating stories of shifting borders, visionary leaders, and "forgotten" peoples. Beautifully illustrated with 50 regional maps, each country is literally die-cut out of the page, offering a distinctive tactile experience while exploring these remarkable places.
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