{"product_id":"mirror-of-the-world-literature-maps-and-geographic-writing-in-late-medieval-and-early-modern-england","title":"Mirror of the World: Literature, Maps, and Geographic Writing in Late Medieval and Early Modern England","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn the late 15th century, the production of print editions of Claudius Ptolemy's second-century Geography sparked a significant intellectual development, leading to the production of mathematically-based, north-oriented maps. However, England's world map production was notably absent during this revival. This study traces English geographical thought through literary and popular texts, providing evidence for the reception and transmission of Ptolemaic-based geography in England during a critical period of geographic innovation and synthesis, laying the foundation for modern geographical representation. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 292 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 July 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the late fifteenth century, a remarkable intellectual transformation took place as print editions of Claudius Ptolemy's second-century Geography emerged. This pivotal event sparked a significant shift in the realm of geographical thought, leading to the creation of mathematically-based, north-oriented maps. However, it is noteworthy that the production of world maps in England during this Ptolemaic revival was notably absent. Consequently, the impact of Ptolemy's text on English geographical thought has been obscured and marginalized, with scholars suggesting that there may have been an indifference or isolation towards European geographic developments within England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo unravel the complexities of English geographical thought during this period, this study employs a comprehensive approach by tracing the trajectory of English geographical thought through the material culture of literary and popular texts. By examining prose romance, book illustration, theatrical performances, cosmological ceilings, and almanacs, Mirror of the World offers a fresh and interdisciplinary perspective on the influence of Ptolemaic geography in England. Through a close analysis of these diverse sources, the study reveals the lively integration of geographic concepts within narrative and non-cartographic visual forms, shedding light on the complex interplay between literature, cartography, and geographical imagination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, this study provides valuable evidence for the reception and transmission of Ptolemaic-based geography in England during a critical period of geographic innovation and synthesis. By exploring the rich tapestry of literary and popular texts, Mirror of the World offers a new and insightful literary and cartographic history of the influence of Ptolemaic geography in England, revealing the intricate ways in which geographic ideas were integrated into narrative and non-cartographic visual forms. This study contributes to our understanding of the complex and multifaceted relationship between geography, literature, and cultural expression in early modern England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 602g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160 x 242 x 24 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367560560                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meg Roland","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44104724316410,"sku":"9780367560560","price":147.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/6d1f190fa2193332143124666b068d60.jpg?v=1634267556","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/mirror-of-the-world-literature-maps-and-geographic-writing-in-late-medieval-and-early-modern-england","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}