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Author : Royal Scottish Geographical Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Travel
ISBN : PSU:000013691301
Author : Joan Blaeu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Atlases
ISBN : 0859766543
The Atlas contains 49 maps, many of them based on the original survey of Timothy Pont who toured the realm in the 1590s, during the reign of James VI, to produce maps of much of Scotland. In addition to the Pont Maps other material - both maps and chorographical - was collected over the next half century and sent to publisher Joan Blaeu in Amsterdam. This new edition of the Blaeu Atlas of Scotland includes all the original maps and text and, for the first time ever, contains a complete text in English, translated from the original Latin by I. C. Cunningham, a classics scholar and, formerly Keeper of Manuscripts, Maps and Music at the National Library of Scotland. This 21st-century edition of Blaeu's Atlas of Scotland will also contain an introduction by Professor Charles Withers, Professor of Historical Geography at the University of Edinburgh, and a translator's note from Ian C. Cunningham. This exclusive, numbered edition, is produced as close as possible to the format and size of the original and will contain images, courtesy of the National Library of Scotland taken directly from their original Blaeu Atlas of Scotland, first edition of 1654. record of Scotland 350 years ago but it is also of immense historical and geographical significance. This new edition will become a collector's piece for all those, worldwide, who are interested in maps and in Scotland's history.
Author : John Elliot Shearer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1905
Category : Cartographers
ISBN : STANFORD:36105010439102
Author : Harry R. G. Inglis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1934
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:966790462
Author : Michael C. Andrews,Harris R. G. Inglis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1919
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:762419451
Author : Chris Fleet,Margaret Wilkes,Charles W.J. Withers
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857902399
Whilst documents and other written material are obvious resources that help shape our view of the past, maps too can say much about a nation's history. This is the first book to take maps seriously as a form of history, from the earliest representations of Scotland by Ptolemy in the second century AD to the most recent form of Scotland's mapping and geographical representation in GIS, satellite imagery and SATNAV. Compiled by three experts who have spent their lives working with maps, Scotland: Mapping the Nation offers a fascinating and thought-provoking perspective on Scottish history which is beautifully illustrated with complete facsimiles and details of hundreds of the most significant manuscript and printed maps from the National Library of Scotland and other institutions, including those by Timothy Pont, Joan Blaeu and William Roy, amongst many others.
Author : David Spaven
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 1780272383
The rich diversity of Scotland's railway network has never before been the subject of a specialist atlas. This book showcases 181 topographical and railway maps, telling the story of the country's railways from the early nineteenth century to the present day. Researched and written by David Spaven - who co-wrote the best-selling Mapping the Railways on the history of Britain's rail network - this beautiful atlas allows the reader to understand the bigger story of the effects of the railways on the landscape and the impact of Scotland's distinctive geography on the pattern of railway development over a period of nearly 200 years. The unique map selection is supported by an informative commentary of key cartographic, geographic and historical features. This sumptuous atlas will appeal not just to railway enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of maps, but also to readers fascinated by the role of railways in Scotland's modern developments.
Author : Joan Blaeu,Peter van der Krogt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-04
Category : Atlases
ISBN : 3836538032
Superlatives flounder in the face of Joan Blaeu's Atlas Maior, one of the most extravagant feats in the history of mapmaking. This stunning edition is based on the Austrian National Library's complete colored and gold-heightened copy and reprints its 594 maps covering all then-known continents to the highest reproduction standard, rendering...
Author : Alistair Moffat
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857900579
In this modern age the regional and national boundaries which define Scotland seem fixed and permanent. But of course this has not always been so. In this book Alistair Moffat looks at the shifting political shape of the land long before its modern borders were created. In doing so he brings to vivid life the half-forgotten kingdoms that came and went during Roman times, the Dark Ages and the early medieval period. This is a fascinating journey into a tantalisingly little-known period of our history, yet one which is crucial to our understanding of who we are and where we came from. 'Moffat's tireless reasearch ... and commanding knowledge bring these forgotten peoples to life' – Scottish Field
Author : Harry Robert G. Inglis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1918
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:747186869
Author : Carolyn Anderson,Chris Fleet
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-11
Category : Cartography
ISBN : 1780274939
A magnificent full-colour collection of military maps of Scotland, spanning a period of 500 years, and covering all parts of the country.
Author : Helen Wallis,Anita McConnell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1995-04-06
Category : History
ISBN : 0521551528
Great Britain and Ireland enjoy a rich cartographic heritage, yet historians have not made full use of early maps in their writings and research. This is partly due to a lack of information about exactly which maps are available. With the publication of this volume from the Royal Historical Society, we now have a comprehensive guide to the early maps of Great Britain. The book is divided into two parts: part one describes the history and purpose of maps in a series of short essays on the early mapping of the British Isles; part two comprises a guide to the collections, national and regional. Now available from Cambridge University Press, this volume provides an essential reference tool for anyone requiring to access maps of the British Isles dating back to the medieval period and beyond.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780744021004
Explore World War II in unprecedented detail with this compelling geographical guide. If you're interested in finding out more about one of the deadliest wars in history, then this war book is perfect for you. World War II Map by Map is an intricately detailed history book, that will encourage you to get a sense of the magnitude, mobility and speed at which the colossal armies swept through these vast landscapes during a war that claimed millions of lives and spanned through many areas globally. Follow the key developments of World War II in unprecedented visual detail, with more than 100 specially created historical maps covering all major theatres of war. Discover how the conflict raged around the globe on land, air, and sea, while timelines provide an in-depth chronology of events. Beautiful archival photographs, contemporary artefacts, and profiles of famous leaders reveal the full story of the war that shaped the modern world. So what are you waiting for? Journey back in time and uncover: - 9 main contemporary maps, including battle maps from both Allies and Axis countries, explain key events. - Easy-to-read text panels to accompany the maps for a deeper understanding of each topic. - Set out into 5 Chapters with 11 narrative overviews - 30 photo feature spreads exploring topics beyond the War - Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution. Bursting with striking illustrations and full of fascinating detail, this world war 2 book is the ultimate gift for history students, general readers, and military history enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy watching military documents, or you’re looking for the perfect gift for the history lover in your life, World War II Map by Map can be enjoyed by adults and children aged 12+ alike. Written by a team of historians headed by Richard Overy as a consultant, this history book for adults examines in detail how the most destructive conflict in history changed the face of our world. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? The Map by Map series includes other titles such as History of the World Map by Map and Battles Map by Map, each detailing historical events and placing them in the context of geography. DK's luxurious Map by Map books are fantastic history gifts, packed with fascinating facts, high-quality photography, and detailed profiles and descriptions of people and events.
Author : Peter G. B. McNeill,Hector L. MacQueen
Publisher : Scottish Medievalists and Department O Dinburgh
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Reference
ISBN : UOM:39015047707339
An Atlas of Scottish History to 1707 provides a wealth of information about Scotland's history from the Roman's and Vikings onwards. With information on early Scottish place names, parish churches, acts passed during rule, Sheriffdoms, baronies, lordships, earldoms, overseas trade, linguistics, maps, diagrams, and more, the atlas pulls together information and resources to paint a picture of early Scotland. It contains not only maps, but also diagrams, plans, charts and tables covering the history of Scotland from the earliest times up to 1707, along with explanatory texts where these are necessary.
Author : Rachel Hewitt
Publisher : Granta Publications
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781847084521
This “absorbing history of the Ordnance Survey”—the first complete map of the British Isles—"charts the many hurdles map-makers have had to overcome” (The Guardian, UK). Map of a Nation tells the story of the creation of the Ordnance Survey map, the first complete, accurate, affordable map of the British Isles. The Ordnance Survey is a much beloved British institution, and this is—amazingly—the first popular history to tell the story of the map and the men who dreamt and delivered it. The Ordnance Survey’s history is one of political revolutions, rebellions and regional unions that altered the shape and identity of the United Kingdom over the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It’s also a deliciously readable account of one of the great untold British adventure stories, featuring intrepid individuals lugging brass theodolites up mountains to make the country visible to itself for the first time.