Mapping an Atlantic World, circa 1500

Autor*innen

• Alida C. Metcalf

Parameter

• 248 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Natur
• Natur, Tiere
• Wissenschaftsgeschichte & -theorie

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Focusing on early modern cartographers, this book highlights their crucial role in shaping the intellectual landscape of the Atlantic around 1500. It features approximately 50 stunning historical maps that provide insight into the era's exploration and understanding of the world. Through these maps, readers can appreciate the artistry and significance of cartography in reflecting the cultural and scientific advancements of the time.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Hardcover