British Library uses MoD maps to chart its 2016 exhibition lineup

Declassified documents will form part of show on 20th century maps, while other exhibition topics include Shakespeare, punk and Don Quixote

Recently declassified British Ministry of Defence (MoD) maps with imaginary Cold War battles will go on public display for the first time in a major exhibition next year.

The British Library on Thursday announced its 2016 exhibition programme that will include the strikingly diverse subjects of 20th century maps, Shakespeare, punk between 1976-78, and Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote.

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