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Maps and their makers an introduction to the history of cartography

By: Language: English Publication details: Folkestone Dawson 1978Edition: 5th edDescription: ix,152p. ill 28cmISBN:
  • 0712907564
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 526.809 $2 18
Summary: Traces the history of cartography from its classical and early medieval origins to contemporary progression. It makes special reference to the innovations of the Catalan world; Fra Mauro and Martin Behaim; the Ptolemy revival; Ortelius and their successors; French reformation, and of the British contribution in 1800.
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Traces the history of cartography from its classical and early medieval origins to contemporary progression. It makes special reference to the innovations of the Catalan world; Fra Mauro and Martin Behaim; the Ptolemy revival; Ortelius and their successors; French reformation, and of the British contribution in 1800.