Parker Philip
Parker Philip - Atlas Of Atlases Exploring The Most Important Atlases In History And The Cartographers Who Made Them - Hardcover
Parker Philip - Atlas Of Atlases Exploring The Most Important Atlases In History And The Cartographers Who Made Them - Hardcover
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Description: This beautiful book is a lavishly illustrated look at the most important atlases in history and the cartographers who made them. Atlases are books that changed the course of history. Pored over by rulers explorers and adventures these books were used to build empires wage wars encourage diplomacy and nurture trade. Written by Philip Parker an authority on the history of maps this book brings these fascinating artefacts to life offering a unique lavishly illustrated guide to the history of these incredible books and the cartographers behind them. All key cartographic works from the last half - millennium are covered including: The Theatrum Orbis Terrarum considered the world's first atlas and produced in 1570 by the Dutch geographer Abraham Ortelius. The 17th - century Klencke one of the world's largest books that requires 6 people to carry it The Rand Mc Nally Atlas of 1881, still in print today and a book that turned its makers William H Rand and Andrew Mc Nally into cartographic royalty. This beautiful book will engross readers with its detailed visually stunning illustrations and fascinating story of how map - making has developed throughout human history.
Title: Atlas Of Atlases Exploring The Most Important Atlases In History And The Cartographers Who Made Them
Author(s): Parker Philip
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Plc
Barcode: 9780711268050
Pages: 272 Pages, 200+ Color Illustrations
Publication Date: 10/25/2022
Series: Liber Historica
Category: Antiques & Collectables: Pictures, Prints & Maps
Description: This beautiful book is a lavishly illustrated look at the most important atlases in history and the cartographers who made them. Atlases are books that changed the course of history. Pored over by rulers explorers and adventures these books were used to build empires wage wars encourage diplomacy and nurture trade. Written by Philip Parker an authority on the history of maps this book brings these fascinating artefacts to life offering a unique lavishly illustrated guide to the history of these incredible books and the cartographers behind them. All key cartographic works from the last half - millennium are covered including: The Theatrum Orbis Terrarum considered the world's first atlas and produced in 1570 by the Dutch geographer Abraham Ortelius. The 17th - century Klencke one of the world's largest books that requires 6 people to carry it The Rand Mc Nally Atlas of 1881, still in print today and a book that turned its makers William H Rand and Andrew Mc Nally into cartographic royalty. This beautiful book will engross readers with its detailed visually stunning illustrations and fascinating story of how map - making has developed throughout human history.
Title: Atlas Of Atlases Exploring The Most Important Atlases In History And The Cartographers Who Made Them
Author(s): Parker Philip
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Plc
Barcode: 9780711268050
Pages: 272 Pages, 200+ Color Illustrations
Publication Date: 10/25/2022
Series: Liber Historica
Category: Antiques & Collectables: Pictures, Prints & Maps
