When France Was King of Cartography

The Patronage and Production of Maps in Early Modern France

Autori

• Christine Marie Petto

Parametri

• 232 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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Focusing on over a thousand maps and numerous producers, this book delves into the cultural significance of cartography in early modern France. It explores how localized interests and situated knowledge are reflected in these geographical creations. By examining the interplay between power, patronage, geography, and commerce, the work highlights the evolution of mapmaking as a reflection of societal dynamics over two centuries.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2007

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