Greek and Roman maps / O.A.W. Dilke.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dilke, O. A. W. (Oswald Ashton Wentworth), 1915-1993.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Classical geography--Maps.

Classical geography.

Early maps.

Genre:

Maps.

Physical Description:

224 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Edition:

Johns Hopkins paperbacks edition.

Other Title:

Greek & Roman maps

Place of Publication:

Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 1998.

Summary:

In Greek and Roman Maps, O. A. W. Dilke follows the development of map-making skills, beginning in Babylonia and Egypt, through the contribution of Greek scientists and Roman administrators and surveyors, to the Age of Discovery. He provides examples of the full range of Greek and Roman maps, including town and building plans, itineraries and road maps, sea itineraries, and maps in art form.

Notes:

Originally published: Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Press, 1985.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0801858976

OCLC:

38144389