ISBN: 9780282585884 - the world mapped: being a short history of attempts to map the world from antiquity to the twentieth century (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book takes a comprehensive look at the history of cartography, beginning with simple cave drawings and progressing through to the Renaissance era and beyond. The author traces the evolution of mapmaking as a science and art form, exploring the ways in which maps have been used to navigate, explore, and understand the world around us. Along the way, the book delves into the lives and work of famous cartographers, from Ptolemy to Mercator, and examines the impact of their work on the course of human history. Richly illustrated with maps, charts, and other historical documents, this book offers a fascinating and informative look at the history of one of humanity's oldest and most important inventions. 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.…