Maps and Civilization: Cartography in Culture and Society

Abstract

Introduction - maps of preliterate peoples maps of classical antiquity early maps of East and South Asia cartography in Europe and Islam in the Middle Ages the rediscovery of Ptolemy and cartography in Renaissance Europe cartography in the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment diversification and development in the 19th century modern cartography - official and quasi-official maps modern cartography - private and institutional maps. Appendices: selected map projections short list of isograms.