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Maps and Civilization

by Norman J. W. Thrower
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In this concise introduction to the history of cartography, Norman J. W. Thrower charts the intimate links between maps and history from antiquity to the present day. A wealth of illustrations, including the oldest known map and contemporary examples made using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), illuminate the many ways in which various human cultures have interpreted spatial relationships.
The third edition of Maps and Civilization incorporates numerous revisions, features new material throughout the book, and includes a new alphabetized bibliography.

Praise for previous editions of Maps and Civilization:
"A marvelous compendium of map lore. Anyone truly interested in the development of cartography will want to have his or her own copy to annotate, underline, and index for handy referencing."—L. M. Sebert, Geomatica
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Publisher: University of Chicago Press Edition: 3

Kindle Book

  • Release date: November 15, 2008

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780226799759
  • File size: 10673 KB
  • Release date: November 15, 2008

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780226799759
  • File size: 10673 KB
  • Release date: November 15, 2008

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Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

History Science Nonfiction Geography

Languages

English

In this concise introduction to the history of cartography, Norman J. W. Thrower charts the intimate links between maps and history from antiquity to the present day. A wealth of illustrations, including the oldest known map and contemporary examples made using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), illuminate the many ways in which various human cultures have interpreted spatial relationships.
The third edition of Maps and Civilization incorporates numerous revisions, features new material throughout the book, and includes a new alphabetized bibliography.

Praise for previous editions of Maps and Civilization:
"A marvelous compendium of map lore. Anyone truly interested in the development of cartography will want to have his or her own copy to annotate, underline, and index for handy referencing."—L. M. Sebert, Geomatica
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History Science Nonfiction Geography