Maps that made history: the influential, the eccentric and the sublime
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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Toronto Dundurn Group ©2004
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Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 The Early Mapmakers; 2 The Quest for Riches; 3 Challenging Perceptions; 4 Winning the Day; 5 Fantasy and Fantastical; Exploring Further; Map and Picture Sources
Few people can resist the appeal of old maps and plans. Even in these days of disposable mapping - from satellite navigation to customized road directions at the click of a mouse - the historical map continues to present a unique perspective on our changing world. Here we explore 25 glorious examples. The emphasis is on the story behind the map: what it reveals about its creator and users, from the first explorers to the railway builders. This thought-provoking collection features maps that chart societies as well as land, sea, and skies; maps that have influenced and inspired; and perhaps mos
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (191 pages)
ISBN:1459712544
1550025627
1554882249
9781459712546
9781550025620
9781554882243

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