George Sinclair Libri

The 24 unique, fascinating, and beautiful maps and views in this book date from the 12th century to the present, including some of the earliest known maps of London as well as topographical maps, views of iconic locations and monuments, transit maps, maps used for advertising, road and bicycle maps, and much more.The images have been carefully selected by photographic historian George Sinclair, who traveled across Europe to mine some of the most obscure historical collections for a wide variety of unique, never-before-published, and visually and historically intriguing images. Every map or view includes the original printing information on the back and is accompanied by brief text that places the image in its historic context and further illuminates its qualities. In addition, Sinclair provides a thoughtful introduction to the collection of images. Printed on high-quality matte paper and exquisitely reproduced, these images are perfect for display in any home, office, library, dorm room, or classroom.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

The book offers a significant exploration of the concept of evil, delving into themes related to the unseen influences of Satan in the world. Recognized for its historical importance, it has been meticulously reformatted and retyped for clarity and readability, ensuring that its insights remain accessible to contemporary and future readers. This preservation effort highlights the enduring relevance of its ideas in understanding the nature of evil throughout human history.

This work delves into the principles of fluid mechanics, exploring the weight, force, and pressure exerted by fluids. Originally published in 1672, it offers a detailed examination of hydrostatic concepts that remain relevant today. The reprint preserves the integrity of the original text, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the historical development of fluid dynamics and its foundational theories.

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original text, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. The reprint aims to protect and promote literary heritage by providing an accessible, high-quality version that remains true to the original work, highlighting the importance of preserving historical literature for future generations.

Diese faszinierende und wunderschöne Sammlung enthält eine Ansicht von Versailles aus dem jahr 1668, einen detaillierten Plan der île de la Cité, einen Métro-Plan von 1920, Paris mit dem Eiffelturm während der Weltausstellung von 1889 aus der Vogelperspektive, beeindruckende Ansichten von Pariser Wahrzeichen (darunter der Louvre, der Arc de Triomphe sowie Notre-Dam und Sacré-Coeur) und viele weitere mehr. Die Bildbeschreibungen liefern Angaben zum Druck sowie weitere historisch wichtige Daten und Fakten sowie ausführliche Erläuterungen zu den Karten. Alle Karten in vorzüglicher drucktechnischer Wiedergabe, brillanten Farben und Details. Format passend zum Einrahmen in handelsübliche Bilderrahmen!