Representing The Republic: Mapping The United States, 1600-1900
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: John Rennie Short
Binding: Hardback
Published: Reaktion Books, 2001
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light foxing on book block.
This scholarly work chronicles the intricate relationship between cartography and nation-building in America. It uncovers how maps from 1600 to 1900 not only depicted but actively shaped the evolving identity and territorial claims of the United States. The author presents a compelling argument for understanding cartographic practices as powerful tools in defining national consciousness and political power. This insightful volume illustrates the profound impact of visual representation on the historical development of a republic, offering a unique perspective on American history as seen through the lens of its geographical representations inceptions.
Author: John Rennie Short
Binding: Hardback
Published: Reaktion Books, 2001
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light foxing on book block.
This scholarly work chronicles the intricate relationship between cartography and nation-building in America. It uncovers how maps from 1600 to 1900 not only depicted but actively shaped the evolving identity and territorial claims of the United States. The author presents a compelling argument for understanding cartographic practices as powerful tools in defining national consciousness and political power. This insightful volume illustrates the profound impact of visual representation on the historical development of a republic, offering a unique perspective on American history as seen through the lens of its geographical representations inceptions.