Bøger i The History of Cartography (CHUP) serien

The twentieth century is a pivotal period in map history. Geographic information systems radically altered cartographic institutions and reduced the skill required to create maps. This volume features expert contributors who provide both original research, and interpretations of larger trends in cartography.

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.

Although they are often rendered in forms unfamiliar to Western eyes, maps have existed in most cultures. In this text contributors from a variety of disciplines collaborate to describe and address the significance of traditional cartographies.