Mapping the World: An Illustrated History of Cartography |  | Author: Ralph E Ehrenberg
Publisher: National Geographic
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Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 12.2 x 9.5 x 1
ISBN: 0792265254
Dewey Decimal Number: 912.09
EAN: 9780792265252
ASIN: 0792265254
Publication Date: October 11, 2005
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Product Description
Mapping the World 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.
Mapping the World 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.
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 authoritative perspective on the history of cartography, Mapping the World will delight everyone with an interest in maps and mapmaking like no other book on the subject.
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Catrographers Dream February 10, 2010
Ben Zucco
I purchased this as a gift for my Grandfather who has always been enamored by maps. This is a must have for the cartographer in your family. The detail in the historical evolution of the maps is stunning and can be enjoyed by those interested specifically in the map aspect as well as the history buff interested in the evolution of the nations whose original maps have shaped the world as we know it today.
A Very Nice Collection May 28, 2009
James A. Magner (Woodbridge, CT)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book collects lots of interesting maps and brief texts about them. I have several other similar books and this book is among the better ones. On a rainy day, someone interested in this topic could spend several hours being very pleasantly entertained paging through this book.
 Interesting but not what I expected May 6, 2009
S. Barber (Utah)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This was a lovely book on MAPPING. I was looking for a book with maps of the way things used to be to add to my ancient history study. If I were a person studying maps, it would have been great. It just was not what I personally needed.
Cartography April 10, 2007
M. Reese (VA, USA)
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
A must have book for anyone that loves the history of maps and how they have changed during time.
Mapping the World August 28, 2006
Norma J. Nelson (Seattle WA)
16 out of 23 found this review helpful
Stunning pictures, brilliant descriptions and text that is relevant, readable and informative.
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