The Atlas Of Atlases
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Author | : Philip Parker |
Publisher | : Liber Historica |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2022-10-25 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 0711268053 |
A lavishly illustrated look at the most important atlases in history and the cartographers who made them.
Author | : Walter Goffart |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 628 |
Release | : 2011-04-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0226300722 |
Today we can walk into any well-stocked bookstore or library and find an array of historical atlases. The first thorough review of the source material, Historical Atlases traces how these collections of "maps for history"—maps whose sole purpose was to illustrate some historical moment or scene—came into being. Beginning in the sixteenth century, and continuing down to the late nineteenth, Walter Goffart discusses milestones in the origins of historical atlases as well as individual maps illustrating historical events in alternating, paired chapters. He focuses on maps of the medieval period because the development of maps for history hinged particularly on portrayals of this segment of the postclassical, "modern" past. Goffart concludes the book with a detailed catalogue of more than 700 historical maps and atlases produced from 1570 to 1870. Historical Atlases will immediately take its place as the single most important reference on its subject. Historians of cartography, medievalists, and anyone seriously interested in the role of maps in portraying history will find it invaluable.
Author | : Karen Foster |
Publisher | : Capstone Classroom |
Total Pages | : 129 |
Release | : 2010-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1404861998 |
Provides information about the geography of each of the continents, including landforms, bodies of water, climate, plants, animals, population, and flags, and about the poles and the oceans.
Author | : H.J.P Arnold |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 1999-05-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0750306548 |
The Photographic Atlas of the Stars contains 50, high-quality full color photographs of the entire night sky of the northern and southern hemispheres. Each plate is accompanied by a star map of the identical area, which identifies the main stars of the constituent constellations as well as other interesting astronomical objects. In addition to this detail, Sir Patrick Moore has written a commentary for each plate that highlights the stars and objects of interest to observers equipped with binoculars and that includes detailed tabular information on astronomical objects of the region. The resulting double-page spread provides an invaluable reference for the amateur astronomer, detailing the constellations and other heavenly bodies of interest that are observable with the naked eye, binoculars, or a small telescope.
Author | : Travis Elborough |
Publisher | : Aurum Press |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2021-07-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0711264015 |
Atlas of Improbable Places shows the modern world from surprising new vantage points that will inspire urban explorers and armchair travellers alike to consider a new way of understanding the world we live in.
Author | : John Amadeus Wolter |
Publisher | : McGraw-Hill Companies |
Total Pages | : 484 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Lavishly illustrated with 196 rare and historical maps it recounts tales of atlas makers from pre-Gutenberg to electronic atlas.
Author | : Neil Morris |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 48 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Antiquities |
ISBN | : 9781854345622 |
Looking at the natural and human-made features on our planet, this book is organised by the world's seven continents. Each spread contains a computer-generated map with picture icons of landmarks that give the area its character, from spectacular mountains and canyons to castles, temples, monuments and public buildings. Both ancient and modern wonders are covered. All the landmarks on the map are featured on the page, either in the main text, in a factfile or in a Can You Find panel. The book also contains four feature spreads on different types of buildings, palaces, places of worship and the seven wonders of the world.
Author | : Mark Ovenden |
Publisher | : Frances Lincoln |
Total Pages | : 227 |
Release | : 2020-09-08 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1781318948 |
With over 60 per cent of the world’s population living in cities, the networks beneath our feet – which keep the cities above moving – are more important than ever before. Yet we never truly see how these amazing feats of engineering work. Just how deep do the tunnels go? Where do the sewers, bunkers and postal trains run? And, how many tunnels are there under our streets? Each featured city presents a ‘skyline of the underground’ through specially commissioned cut-away illustrations and unique cartography. Drawing on geography, cartography and historical oddities, Mark Ovenden explores what our cities look like from the bottom up.
Author | : National Geographic Maps |
Publisher | : National Geographic Maps |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2012-10-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9781597755221 |
The new National Geographic Benchmark Recreation Atlases are an ideal recreation resource complete with accurate, detailed topographic maps. They contain a wealth of robust travel information, including campground locations, state park maps, sports and activity destinations, museums, hunting and fishing information, historic sites and even climate details. Every feature is clearly labelled, field-checked and verified, and everything is organised for convenience and intuitive ease-of-use. The books feature a double laminated cover to prevent wear and tear. Scale : 1:200,000 Flat Size : 381 x 254 mm.
Author | : National Geographic |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1426216602 |
With more than 550 maps and graphics, all completely revised, this atlas provides accurate coverage of the whole world. Introductory sections for each continent are also fully updated and feature stunning images that portray unique physical geography and highlight the sprawling extent of major cities. The flags and country facts at the end of each continental section reflect the latest statistics from national and international sources.