The World of Gerard Mercator

The Mapmaker Who Revolutionised Geography

Autori

• John Robert Taylor

Parametri

• 304 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Cartografia
• Saggistica
• Storia

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Focusing on the life of Gerard Mercator, this narrative explores the journey of the renowned map-maker who faced persecution for his beliefs. It delves into his groundbreaking contributions to cartography and the challenges he encountered as a heretic in a tumultuous historical period. The story intertwines themes of innovation, faith, and the struggle for intellectual freedom, highlighting how Mercator's legacy shaped the understanding of the world.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2005

(In brossura)