The enigma of the origin of Portolan charts : a geodetic analysis of the hypothesis of a medieval origin / by Roel Nicolai.
2016
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Title
The enigma of the origin of Portolan charts : a geodetic analysis of the hypothesis of a medieval origin / by Roel Nicolai.
Published
Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2016.
Description
xxv, 544 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, charts ; 25 cm
Associated name
Series statement
History of Science and Medicine Library ; 52
Note
The sudden appearance of portolan charts, realistic nautical charts of the Mediterranean and Black Sea, at the end of the thirteenth century is one of the most significant occurrences in the history of cartography. Using geodetic and statistical analysis techniques these charts are shown to be mosaics of partial charts that are considerably more accurate than has been assumed. Their accuracy exceeds medieval mapping capabilities. These sub-charts show a remarkably good agreement with the Mercator map projection. It is demonstrated that this map projection can only have been an intentional feature of the chartsÂ’ construction. Through geodetic analysis the author eliminates the possibility that the charts are original products of a medieval Mediterranean nautical culture, which until now they have been widely believed to be.0.
Bibliography, etc.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series
History of science and medicine library ; 52.
Place of creation/publication
Netherlands.
Item Details
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GA359 .E65 2016