Early Maps of South-East Asia

Description

hard bound covers, pp. 130, 16 coloured illustrations, 17 black & white illustrations.

Images of Asia series, First edition. The mapping of South-East Asia is a story of adventure and endeavor involving many nationalities over many years. In this introductory volume, the author concentrates on the work of famous European map-makers who had a particular interest in South-East Asia, primarily the cartographers to the East India companies of the Netherlands and England.