The Atlas of Atlases: Exploring the most important atlases in history and the cartographers who made them.: Liber Historica
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This beatutiful 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 McNally Atlas of 1881, still in print today and a book that turned its makers, William H Rand and Andrew McNally 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.
Notes
Parker, P. (2022). The Atlas of Atlases: Exploring the most important atlases in history and the cartographers who made them. [United States], Ivy Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Parker, Philip. 2022. The Atlas of Atlases: Exploring the Most Important Atlases in History and the Cartographers Who Made Them. [United States], Ivy Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Parker, Philip, The Atlas of Atlases: Exploring the Most Important Atlases in History and the Cartographers Who Made Them. [United States], Ivy Press, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)Parker, Philip. The Atlas of Atlases: Exploring the Most Important Atlases in History and the Cartographers Who Made Them. [United States], Ivy Press, 2022.
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