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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.

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.