Synopses & Reviews
"An important and scholarly work; bringing together much information available heretofore only in scattered sources. Easily readable." — Gerald I. Alexander, F.R.G.S. Cartographer, Map Division, New York Public Library. The first authoritative history of maps and the men who made them. The historical coverage of this volume is immense: from the first two centuries A.D. — Strabo and Ptolemy — through the end of the 19th century, with some discussion of 20th-century developments. 86 illustrations. Extensive notes and bibliography. "Mr. Brown felicitously marries scholarship to narrative and dramatic skill." — Henry Steele Commager.
Synopsis
First authoritative history of maps and mapmakers, voyages and discovery from Strabo and Ptolemy to World War II. Popular, readable guide for map collectors, military buffs, historians, general readers. 84 illustrations.
Synopsis
The first authoritative history of maps and the men who made them. The historical coverage of this volume is immense: from the first two centuries A.D. through the end of the 19th century.
Synopsis
The first authoritative history of maps and the men who made them. The historical coverage of this volume is immense: from the first two centuries A. D. through the end of the 19th century.
Synopsis
The first authoritative history of maps and the men who made them. The historical coverage of this volume is immense: from the first two centuries A. D. Strabo and Ptolemy through the end of the 19th century, with some discussion of 20th-century developments. 86 illustrations. Extensive notes and bibliography.
Table of Contents
Introduction
I The Earth Takes Shape
II The Habitable World
III The World of Claudius Ptolemy
IV The Middle Ages
V Charts and the Haven-Finding Art
VI The Map and Chart Trade
VII The Latitude
VIII The Longitude
IX Survey of a Country
X Survey of a World
Notes
Bibliography
Index