Why read The History of Cartography, Volume 3?

Book cover of The History of Cartography, Volume 3: Cartography in the European Renaissance

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When the University of Chicago Press launched the land-mark "History of Cartography" series nearly thirty years ago, founding editors J. B. Harley and David Woodward hoped to create a new basis for map history. They did not, however, anticipate the larger renaissance in map studies that the series would inspire.…

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1 author picked The History of Cartography, Volume 3 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Toby Lester

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You won’t be curling up in bed with this two-volume, 2,272-page encyclopedic history of cartography in the European Renaissance—but if you’ve got a passion for maps, or if you want the most comprehensive source of information on the cartography of the period, it’s a delightful and even essential work to consult. The essays are diverse and deeply informative, and the reproductions, including 80 gorgeous color plates, are a treat to spend time with.

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