Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
286
Language
English
Published
Feb 1, 2012
Publisher
Gale Ecco, Sabin Americana
ISBN-10
1275746535
ISBN-13
9781275746534
Description
This book is a work of geography, astronomy and artwork of historical significance. Ptolemy was cartographer of the 2nd Century, and this work represent a scientific compilation of the body of western civilization's knowledge of the geography of the earth at that point in time. He regarded the earth as the center of the universe and locations on the map were derived via astronomy. This is a large, handsome "coffee table" display book.
Genres
Science & Technology
History