Why North is Up - Map Conventions and Where They Came From

Many people have a love of maps. But what lies behind the process of map-making? Here is an accessible and enlightening guide to the sometimes hidden techniques of map-making through the centuries.

Summary

Many people have a love of maps. But what lies behind the process of map-making? Here is an accessible and enlightening guide to the sometimes hidden techniques of map-making through the centuries.

Product details

• Authors: Mick Ashworth
• Publisher: The Bodleian Library
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781851245192
• ISBN: 978-1-85124-519-2
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 182 mm x 233 mm x 27 mm
• Weight: 926 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Geschichte, Kunstgeschichte, Kartographie, Kartierung, Kartographie, Kartografie - Kartierung