Excerpt from Maps Reproduced as Glass Transparencies: Selected to Represent, the Development of Map-Making From the First to the Seventeenth Century
IN this exhibit the attempt has been made to illustrate the development of map-making, and the expansion of geographical knowledge as cartographically represented, from Roman days to modern times. The forty-one maps selected are typical. The fact, however, is recognized that in so limited a number of reproductions many of the details and peculiarities, which are characteristic of the maps drawn during this long period, do not appear.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a unique journey through time, featuring forty-one maps that trace the evolution of cartography from Roman times to the modern era. These maps, spanning more than eighteen centuries, reveal the gradual expansion of geographical knowledge and the changing perceptions of our world. The author meticulously analyzes each map, highlighting its historical context, cultural influences, and the fascinating stories of the explorers and scholars who shaped our understanding of the Earth. Through its in-depth examination of maps and geographical theories, this book offers a captivating exploration of humanity's quest to map and comprehend the world we inhabit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332058631_0
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