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China in Ancient and Modern Maps Paperback - 1999
by Ancient Map Research Team; Designed by Institute of Surveying & Mapping Science
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- Title China in Ancient and Modern Maps
- Author Ancient Map Research Team; Designed by Institute of Surveying & Mapping Science
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 1st Edition
- Pages 288
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Rizzoli International Publications
- Date 1999-06
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780856674136 / 0856674133
- Weight 3.47 lbs (1.57 kg)
- Dimensions 12.93 x 9.92 x 0.92 in (32.84 x 25.20 x 2.34 cm)
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 93021211
- Dewey Decimal Code 912.51
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Sotheby's Publications by Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd, 1998 Book. Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. English text; Paperback; 22.5 x 28.8 cm; 1.6 Kg; 287 pages with black and white and colour illustrations throughout; Used with signs of wear on the exterior, namely on spine. Edgeworn. Interior as new.; of China is a country with one of the world's earliest civilizations. The ancient Chinese made the world's first maps and in mapping theory and technique, they once led the world. In order to inherit and carry forward Chinese culture, summarize China's ancient mapping techniques and spread Chinese mapping knowledge around the world, the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping and the State Bureau for Museums and Archaeological Data organized a study of Chinese maps and mapping history. China: In Ancient and Modern maps is one of the results of this research programme. The map is a second language of geography. Map making is not only an expression of mankind's geographical knowledge but…
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