This book, the first ever on historical maps of Malaya and Borneo, tells the story of discovery, exploration, political evolution and progress in the region through more than 160 original maps from the collections of H.R.H. Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Dato’ Richard Curtis. These fascinating maps, dating from the 1500s to after Malaysia’s formation in 1963, are reproduced in full colour with captions which highlight key features and provide insights into their creators and the maps’ context.