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Mirror of the World: Literature, Maps, and Geographic Writing in Late Medieval and Early Modern England

Mirror of the World

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"Mirror of the World" by Meg Roland is a history book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.

With evidence from prose romance, book illustration, theatrical performance, cosmological ceilings, and almanacs, Mirror of the World proposes a new, interdisciplinary literary and cartographic history of the influence of Ptolemaic geography in England.

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Best For: Readers interested in the intersection of literature, cartography, and history in England during the late medieval and early modern periods.
Focus: The influence of Ptolemaic geography on English literature and map-making, examined through various media including prose romance, book illustration, theatrical performance, cosmological ceilings, and almanacs.
Covers: The relationship between literary works and geographic writing, highlighting how Ptolemaic concepts shaped cultural and scientific understanding in England.
Why It Matters: It offers an interdisciplinary perspective that connects literary studies with historical geography, enriching understanding of how geographic knowledge influenced English culture and science in a formative period.

"Mirror of the World" by Meg Roland is a history book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.

Topic: Astronomical Data

Author: Meg Roland

Who this is for:

  • Students
  • Educators
  • Interested readers

Why this book matters: It gives readers useful context, background, and perspective on the subject through a focused and accessible presentation.

With evidence from prose romance, book illustration, theatrical performance, cosmological ceilings, and almanacs, Mirror of the World proposes a new, interdisciplinary literary and cartographic history of the influence of Ptolemaic geography in England.

AuthorMeg Roland
PublisherRoutledge
Published2023-01-09
ISBN-139780367560584
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsCartography
TopicAstronomical Data

Format: Paperback

Language: English

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