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Mapping the World : an Illustrated History of Cartography by Ralph E Ehrenberg; National Geographic Society (U.S.) is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

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<i>Mapping the World</i> is a one-of-a-kind collection of cartographic treasures that spans thousands of years and many cultures, from an ancient Babylonian map of the world etched on clay to the latest high-tech maps of the earth, seas, and the skies above. With more than one hundred maps and other illustrations and an introduction and running commentary by Ralph E. Ehrenberg, this book tells a fascinating story of geographic discovery, scientific invention, and the art and technique of mapmaking. <p><i>Mapping the World</i> is organized chronologically with a brief introduction that places the maps in their historical context. Special "portfolios" within each section feature key cartographic innovators and maps of exceptional artistic quality or significance, such as the 1507 Waldseemüller Map, the first to use the name America. Unusual and surprising maps are also presented, including a set of playing cards that contained a secret escape map for American prisoners in Germany during World War II.</p> <p>With its broad historical and cultural range, unmatched variety of maps from the finest map collections in the world, more than one hundred illustrations, and a fresh and authorit

Who reads Mapping the World : an Illustrated History of Cartography?

Author

Ralph E Ehrenberg; National Geographic Society (U.S.)

Publisher

National Geographic Adventure Press

Published

2005

Language

EN

ISBN

9780792265252

Category

history

Subjects

Anthropology, Fiction, Reference

Rating

3.78 / 5 (46 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13