Dury and Andrews' Map of Hertfordshire

Society and Landscape in the Eighteenth Century

Autori

• Andrew MacNair
• Anne Rowe
• Tom Williamson

Parametri

• 240 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Ecologia e Ambiente

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The book explores a 1766 map of Hertfordshire created by Andrew Dury and John Andrews, marking a significant advancement in British cartography. It highlights the map's superior quality and detail compared to earlier versions, allowing residents to visualize their local environment. The text examines the historical context of the map's creation and introduces a digital version accessible online, along with methods to analyze Hertfordshire's landscape and society. An accompanying DVD features additional maps that enhance the discussion on landscape history and geography.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

(In brossura)