Using a chronological arrangement, this text traces the evolution of atlases - as books, as cartographic objects and as important social and economic forces. It focuses on early manuscripts, from the 16th to the 20th century, as well as the future of atlases.
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Images of the World: The Atlas Through History is a labor of love, compiled for those who appreciate atlases and the intricate history they represent. Starting with 16th-century maritime manuscript atlases, once subsidized and collected by royalty and merchant princes, Images of the World tracks the atlas as it evolved into a 20th-century educational tool. Atlases map and shape their times, and Images of the World does a scholarly job of charting how well the atlases have reflected, and how strongly they've affected our world views over the years.
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Conceived by Wolter, former chief of the Library of Congress's geography and map division, from an international symposium held at the Library of Congress in October 1984, this work majestically explores the rich heritage of the atlas through essays and sumptuous illustrations. The 15 contributions by international scholars are divided into four parts: "Early Manuscripts and Printed Atlases," "Atlases of the Sixteenth to Eighteenth Centuries," "Atlases of the Late Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries," and "Atlases of the Late Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries: The Future of Atlases." There are 196 illustrations, many in color, including rare, historical maps, mostly from the collection of the Library of Congress. This handsome volume complements Leo Bagrow's History of Cartography, revised and enlarged by R.A. Skelton (1964), and is recommended for public, academic, and special libraries.?Edward K. Werner, St. Lucie Cty. Lib. System, Ft. Pierce, Fla.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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