There's plenty of history in maps. That's what Anne Kelly Knowles' masterful understanding of geography and her embracing of modern technology have proven; they've led her to examine historical events like few historians before her. She rose to prominence by using geographic information systems (GIS) and a wealth of mapping data to offer up fresh insight on the battle at Gettysburg. "It’s a computer software that allows you to map and analyze any information that has a location attached," she told Smithsonian when describing her preferred toolset. GIS allows Knowles to instantly manipulate maps for any information she's after: she can recreate the exact view General Robert E. Lee had of the Gettysburg terrain, for instance — lending...
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