Cartographies of Catastrophes is an in-depth exploration of how disasters, whether due to wars or to natural calamities, have been documented and mapped over the past two centuries. This interdisciplinary volume brings together historians, urban planners, and architects to examine the role of maps in understanding, responding to, and reconstructing after catastrophic events. From the Greek War of Independence to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, this book offers a unique perspective on how maps shape our perception of disasters and their aftermath. With case studies spanning Europe, it provides a compelling narrative of resilience, reconstruction, and the enduring impact of catastrophes on our cities and landscapes. Essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of history, cartography, and urban planning.

Cartographies of Catastrophes is an in-depth exploration of how disasters, caused by war or natural calamity, have been documented and mapped over the past two centuries. This interdisciplinary volume brings together historians, urban planners, and architects to examine the role of maps in understanding, responding to, and rebuilding after catastrophic events. From the Greek War of Independence to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, this book offers a unique perspective on how maps shape our perception of disasters and their aftermath. With case studies spanning Europe, it provides a compelling narrative of resilience, reconstruction, and the enduring impact of catastrophe on cities and landscapes. Essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of history, cartography, and urban planning.

Laura Demeter is a researcher at the Centre for Heritage Conservation Studies and Technologies at the University of Bamberg.

Carmen M. Enss is an architectural historian and specialist in urban conservation at the Centre for Heritage Conservation Studies and Technologies at the University of Bamberg.

Piotr Kisiel is a historian affiliated with the Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and Space (IRS).

Carol Ludwig is a town planner and heritage expert in the Department of European Social Research at Saarland University.

A valuable resource for cartographers and those interested in post-war reconstruction, this book offers an innovative, interdisciplinary perspective on the documentation of destruction and its role in reconstruction processes. It broadens our understanding of how destruction has been observed, recorded and systematised over time and is an essential reference for researchers in the field. - Michał Chodorowski, Bialystok University of Technology

Disaster mapping and reconstruction from the 19th century to the present, with European case studies illustrating diverse regional and cultural approaches.

Cartographies of Catastrophes is an in-depth exploration of how disasters, caused by war or natural calamity, have been documented and mapped over the past two centuries. This interdisciplinary volume brings together historians, urban planners, and architects to examine the role of maps in understanding, responding to, and rebuilding after catastrophic events. From the Greek War of Independence to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, this book offers a unique perspective on how maps shape our perception of disasters and their aftermath. With case studies spanning Europe, it provides a compelling narrative of resilience, reconstruction, and the enduring impact of catastrophe on cities and landscapes. Essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of history, cartography, and urban planning.

Laura Demeter is a researcher at the Centre for Heritage Conservation Studies and Technologies at the University of Bamberg.

Carmen M. Enss is an architectural historian and specialist in urban conservation at the Centre for Heritage Conservation Studies and Technologies at the University of Bamberg.

Piotr Kisiel is a historian affiliated with the Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and Space (IRS).

Carol Ludwig is a town planner and heritage expert in the Department of European Social Research at Saarland University.

A valuable resource for cartographers and those interested in post-war reconstruction, this book offers an innovative, interdisciplinary perspective on the documentation of destruction and its role in reconstruction processes. It broadens our understanding of how destruction has been observed, recorded and systematised over time and is an essential reference for researchers in the field. - Michał Chodorowski, Bialystok University of Technology