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When France Was King of Cartography: The Patronage and Production of Maps in Early Modern France

When France was King of Cartography

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"When France was King of Cartography" by Christine Marie Petto is a history book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.

When France Was King of Cartography investigates over a thousand maps and nearly two dozen map producers, analyzes the map as a cultural artifact, map producers as a group, and the array of map viewers over the course of two centuries in France. The book focuses on situated kn...

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Best For: Readers interested in the history of cartography and French cultural history
Focus: The production and patronage of maps in early modern France over two centuries
Covers: Analysis of over a thousand maps, map producers, and map viewers in France
Why It Matters: It provides insight into how maps functioned as cultural artifacts and the social context of their creation and use

"When France was King of Cartography" by Christine Marie Petto is a history book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.

Topic: Astronomical Data

Author: Christine Marie Petto

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.

When France Was King of Cartography investigates over a thousand maps and nearly two dozen map producers, analyzes the map as a cultural artifact, map producers as a group, and the array of map viewers over the course of two centuries in France. The book focuses on situated kn...

AuthorChristine Marie Petto
PublisherLexington Books
Published2007-01-01
ISBN-139780739117767
BindingPaperback
Pages236
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsTechnology & Engineering
TopicAstronomical Data
SeriesToposophia: Thinking Place/Making Space

Format: Paperback

Length: 236 pages

Language: English

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