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Get the Summary of Toby Lester's The Fourth Part of the World in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Fourth Part of the World" by Toby Lester delves into the history of cartography and exploration, focusing on the evolution of the world map and the discovery of the Americas. The book begins with the medieval mappaemundi and the work of Brother Matthew Paris, who created maps that combined geography with Christian theology, placing Jerusalem at the center. The narrative then shifts to the Mongol Empire's expansion under Genghis Khan and the European response, including missions by John of Plano Carpini and William of Rubruck to establish contact...
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