This is the first book of Volume Two of The History of Cartography series, considered an essential reference on the history of cartographic refinement and a terrific source of expert knowledge. The series is organized by region and time period, and takes into consideration the context of the societies that made and used the maps discussed. Each volume is extensively illustrated with color and black and white reproductions that show examples of each discussion in tremendous detail. This book covers cartography in the traditional Islamic and South Asian societies. Woodward co-edited with J.B. Harley. 579 pages. Octavo, hardbound in gray cloth with gilt titles on the spine and illustrated dust jackets. Published by the University of Chicago Press.

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