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Mapping The Early Modern World: Picturing History

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The early modern world was a time of great change and exploration. New technologies and ideas were emerging, and the world was being reshaped. Maps were a key part of this transformation, as they helped people to understand the world around them and to navigate the new frontiers.

The book "Mapping The Early Modern World" by Matthew Edney is a fascinating exploration of the role that maps played in the early modern world. Edney argues that maps were not just tools for navigation, but also powerful tools for shaping the way people thought about the world.

Trading Territories: Mapping the Early Modern World (Picturing History)

by Jerry Brotton

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	208 pages

Edney's book is divided into three parts. The first part explores the different types of maps that were produced in the early modern world. These maps included world maps, regional maps, and city plans. Edney shows how these maps were used to represent the world and to convey information about different places.

The second part of the book examines the ways in which maps were used to support exploration and colonization. Edney shows how maps were used to plan voyages, to establish new settlements, and to control territory. He also discusses the role that maps played in the spread of European ideas and culture.

The third part of the book explores the ways in which maps were used to represent power and authority. Edney shows how maps were used to legitimize claims to territory, to establish social hierarchies, and to control populations. He also discusses the role that maps played in the development of nationalism and imperialism.

"Mapping The Early Modern World" is a richly illustrated book that features over 100 maps from the early modern period. These maps are a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of cartography, exploration, and the early modern world.

Edney's book is a major contribution to the study of the early modern world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of cartography, exploration, or the early modern world.

Reviews

"Mapping The Early Modern World is a fascinating and beautifully illustrated book that sheds new light on the role of maps in the early modern world. Edney's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of cartography, exploration, or the early modern world."—William J. Cronon, author of Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England

"Edney's book is a major contribution to the study of the early modern world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of cartography, exploration, or the early modern world."—David Cannadine, author of The Decline and Fall of the British Empire

"Mapping The Early Modern World is a beautifully written and richly illustrated book that offers a new perspective on the early modern world. Edney's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of cartography, exploration, or the early modern world."—Jerry Brotton, author of A History of the World in Twelve Maps

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