The Enigma of the Origin of Portolan Charts
| Author | : Roel Nicolai |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 570 |
| Release | : 2016-05-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004285125 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004285121 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (121 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Enigma of the Origin of Portolan Charts by : Roel Nicolai
Download or read book The Enigma of the Origin of Portolan Charts written by Roel Nicolai and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2016-05-30 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The enigmatic nautical charts of the Mediterranean and Black Sea, known as portolan charts, which suddenly appeared in Italy in the thirteenth century are shown to be sophisticated maps the construction of which was well beyond medieval European mapping capabilities.
