History of cartography, volume 3, the: cartography in the european renaissance
Éditeur :
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN :
9780226907321
Date de publication :
1 sept. 2007
Dimensions :
2,9 x 2,4 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
8080 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Treats the period from 1450 to 1650, long considered the most important in the history of European mapping. Presenting histories of mapping in such well-documented regions as Italy and Spain, this volume looks at Renaissance Europe. It also provides essays on the technological, scientific, cultural, and social aspects of cartography.