9781332470129 - The Kohl Collection (Now in the Library of Congress) Of Maps Relating to America, Vol. 19 (Classic Reprint) de Winsor, Justin (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book captures the world's geographic understanding immediately before Christopher Columbusâs historic journey, providing a never-before-seen glimpse into the geographical knowledge of the time. The author meticulously compiles and analyzes over 150 maps from the 600-year period preceding Columbus's voyage, offering readers an unmatched resource for understanding historical cartography and the development of geographical thought. This book is an invaluable tool for historians, geographers, scholars of the Age of Exploration, and anyone interested in the history of mapmaking. Through its in-depth exploration of early maps, this book sheds light on the motivations and misconceptions that shaped the voyages of discovery and the development of geographical knowledge during one of the most pivotal eras in human history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.