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This detailed study of the 1513 Piri Reis world map offers commentary and explication of a major milestone in cartography. It aims to disprove dubious conclusions drawn and clarify longstanding mysteries in order to open up new ways of looking at the history of exploration.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: McIntosh, Gregory C. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Athens : University of Georgia Press, ©2000.
Temas:
Pirî Reis, > -1554?
Pirı̂ Reis, > d. 1554?
Pîrî Reis, > -1554?
Piri, Re'is > 1470-1554
World maps > Early works to 1800.
Cartes du monde > Ouvrages avant 1800.
REFERENCE > Atlases & Gazetteers.
TRAVEL > Maps & Road Atlases.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Cartography.
World maps.
Karte
Wereldkaarten.
Early works.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This detailed study of the 1513 Piri Reis world map offers commentary and explication of a major milestone in cartography. It aims to disprove dubious conclusions drawn and clarify longstanding mysteries in order to open up new ways of looking at the history of exploration.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 230 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-216) and index.
ISBN:9780820343594
0820343595
1280491566
9781280491566
9786613586797
661358679X

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