Қазақстан туралы картографиялық түсініктердің дамуы: Ерлан Қариннің жаңа кітабы туралы

The article reviews the new book by Qazaqstani historian and political scientist Erlan Karin, titled “Ot Kassackia do Qazaqstana”(“From Kassackia to Qazaqstan”, Astana: National Museum of the Republic of Qazaqstan, 2024. 130 p.). The book is a scientificcatalog of a collection of antique historical maps donated to the National Museum of Qazaqstan by the author. The collectionspans from the 16th century to the 1940s and includes maps from Europe, America, the Ottoman Empire, China, Japan,Russia, and the Soviet Union. The maps are arranged in chronological order, making it easier for researchers to understandthe historical context of each map. What makes this collection unique is that it includes not only European, American, Russianand Soviet maps, but also rare maps from the Ottoman Empire, China, and Japan. These maps show the historical territoryof Qazaqstan and demonstrate the evolution of Qazaq statehood. The book provides a valuable resource for scholars andhistorians interested in understanding the history of Qazaqstan and its relationship with other countries. With each new era,these ideas become more and more detailed. The early medieval abstract knowledge of Europeans about mythical Tartary andKassakia was replaced in the New Age with detailed information about the Qazaq Senior, Middle and Junior Zhuzes, knownas Hordes, as well as cities, rivers and lakes. The review highlights the strengths of the book, including its wide coverage ofhistorical maps and detailed bibliographic descriptions. The author has done a significant job collecting, systematizing, andintroducing unique historical cartographic materials into wide scientific circulation.