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Category : Maps
Languages : en
Pages : 56
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Map Collectors' Series: South East Asia
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Category : Maps
Languages : en
Pages : 56
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Category : Maps
Languages : en
Pages : 56
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Early Mapping of Southeast Asia
Author: Thomas Suarez
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462906966
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
With dozens of rare color maps and other documents, Early Mapping of Southeast Asia follows the story of map-making, exploration and colonization in Asia from the 16th to the 19th centuries. It documents the idea of Southeast Asia as a geographical and cosmological construct, from the earliest of times up until the down of the modern era. using maps, itineraries, sailing instructions, traveler's tales, religious texts and other contemporary sources, it examines the representation of Southeast Asia, both from the historical perspective of Western exploration and cartography, and also through the eyes of Asian neighbors. Southeast Asia has always occupied a special place in the imaginations of East and West. This book recounts the fascinating story of how Southeast Asia was, quite literally, put on the map, both in cartographic terms and as a literary and imaginative concept.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462906966
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
With dozens of rare color maps and other documents, Early Mapping of Southeast Asia follows the story of map-making, exploration and colonization in Asia from the 16th to the 19th centuries. It documents the idea of Southeast Asia as a geographical and cosmological construct, from the earliest of times up until the down of the modern era. using maps, itineraries, sailing instructions, traveler's tales, religious texts and other contemporary sources, it examines the representation of Southeast Asia, both from the historical perspective of Western exploration and cartography, and also through the eyes of Asian neighbors. Southeast Asia has always occupied a special place in the imaginations of East and West. This book recounts the fascinating story of how Southeast Asia was, quite literally, put on the map, both in cartographic terms and as a literary and imaginative concept.
Map Collectors' Series
Author: Donald Hodson
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Category : Hertfordshire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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Category : Hertfordshire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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Map Collectors' Series: Maps by John Arrowsmith
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Category : Maps
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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Category : Maps
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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Historical Atlas of South-East Asia
Author: Jan M. Pluvier
Publisher: Brill
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Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Presents the historical development of Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines--from the earliest times to the present, in 64 large color maps. The content and historical context of the maps is explicated in the thoroughly cross-referenced introductory matter. No attempt is made here to provide a comprehensive survey of South-East Asian history, but rather to provide background on the emergence, decline, and downfall of states and empires; territorial changes; border conflicts; expeditions; wars; and so forth. Access is via an index of personal names occurring in the text and an index of geographical names in the maps and text. The bibliography is arranged by geographical area. 9.5x12.5" Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: Brill
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Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Presents the historical development of Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines--from the earliest times to the present, in 64 large color maps. The content and historical context of the maps is explicated in the thoroughly cross-referenced introductory matter. No attempt is made here to provide a comprehensive survey of South-East Asian history, but rather to provide background on the emergence, decline, and downfall of states and empires; territorial changes; border conflicts; expeditions; wars; and so forth. Access is via an index of personal names occurring in the text and an index of geographical names in the maps and text. The bibliography is arranged by geographical area. 9.5x12.5" Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Southeast Asia Catalog: Vernacular monographs, serials, newspapers, maps
Author: Cornell University. Libraries
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Category : Asia, Southeastern
Languages : en
Pages : 640
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Category : Asia, Southeastern
Languages : en
Pages : 640
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Map Collectors' Series: Printed Maps of Australia
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Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 54
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Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 54
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Map Collectors' Series: A Dictionary of Mapmakers
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Category : Cartographers
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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Category : Cartographers
Languages : en
Pages : 50
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Map Collectors' Series: Printed Maps of Dominica Grenada
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Category : Dominica
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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Category : Dominica
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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World Directory of Map Collections
Author: Olivier Loiseaux
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 311095043X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 553
Book Description
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 311095043X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 553
Book Description
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.