A is for Atlas - Wonders of Maps and Mapping

"The map collections at Royal Museums Greenwich comprise about 40,000 maps, charts, globes and atlases, covering a time period from the thirteenth century to the present day. Curator of Cartography Megan Barford explores the variety of stories which are hidden within the collection, involving the materials, techniques, makers, users, genres and features, to understand more about the different worlds in which maps were produced and consumed. From imperial rule to labour solidarity, and from sumptuous display to scrap paper, 'A is for Atlas' presents the Royal Museums Greenwich map collections as it's never been seen before."--

Summary

A sumptuous, lavishly illustrated celebration of cartography, including maps, charts, atlases and globes.

Product details

• Authors: Megan Barford
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2022
• EAN: 9781906367930
• ISBN: 978-1-906367-93-0
• Dimensions: 225 mm x 250 mm x 34 mm
• Weight: 1550 g
• Illustrations: Approx. 190 colour images
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Travel > Maps, city plans, atlases; HISTORY / Historical Geography, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Cartography, Cartography, map-making & projections, Cartography, map-making and projections, Historical maps and atlases, Historical maps & atlases, REFERENCE / Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps