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Atlas Maior of 1665 van Joan Blaeu
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Atlas Maior of 1665 of Joan Blaeu.
introducing by Peter Van der Krogt.
2006, 415 blz., rijk geïllustreerd.
"The greatest and finest atlas ever published" The finest and most comprehensive baroque atlas was Joan Blaeu's exceptional Atlas Major, completed in 1662.
The original 11-volume Latin edition, containing 593 maps, put Blaeu ahead of his staunch competitor, mapmaker Johannes Janssonius, whose rivalry inspired Blaeu to produce a grandiose edition of the largest and most complete atlas to date.
Covering Arctica, Europe, Africa, Asia, and America, Blaeu's Atlas Major was a remarkable achievement and remains to this day one of history's finest examples of mapmaking.
The book's introduction, by the University of Utrecht's Peter van der Krogt, discusses the historical and cultural context and significance of the atlas; Krogt also provides detailed descriptions of the maps, allowing modern readers to fully appreciate Blaeu's masterwork.
Geen Nederlandse tekst,
teksten zijn grotendeels in het Engels,
bij afbeeldingen ook wel in het Duits of Frans.
verzenden voor rekening en risico koper.
introducing by Peter Van der Krogt.
2006, 415 blz., rijk geïllustreerd.
"The greatest and finest atlas ever published" The finest and most comprehensive baroque atlas was Joan Blaeu's exceptional Atlas Major, completed in 1662.
The original 11-volume Latin edition, containing 593 maps, put Blaeu ahead of his staunch competitor, mapmaker Johannes Janssonius, whose rivalry inspired Blaeu to produce a grandiose edition of the largest and most complete atlas to date.
Covering Arctica, Europe, Africa, Asia, and America, Blaeu's Atlas Major was a remarkable achievement and remains to this day one of history's finest examples of mapmaking.
The book's introduction, by the University of Utrecht's Peter van der Krogt, discusses the historical and cultural context and significance of the atlas; Krogt also provides detailed descriptions of the maps, allowing modern readers to fully appreciate Blaeu's masterwork.
Geen Nederlandse tekst,
teksten zijn grotendeels in het Engels,
bij afbeeldingen ook wel in het Duits of Frans.
verzenden voor rekening en risico koper.