"Nonscientific” Traditional Maps of China

A Study of Traditional Chinese Mapmaking

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Paperback, blz. | Engels
Springer Nature Singapore | e druk, 2023
ISBN13: 9789811912214
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Springer Nature Singapore e druk, 2023 9789811912214
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This book analyzes the drawing data and methods of the Chinese ancient maps that are neglected by the previous researches, and reevaluates the drawing theories and methods, the influences, and accuracy of the maps that represents the scientificity of Chinese ancient cartographic drawings.

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ISBN13:9789811912214
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Uitgever:Springer Nature Singapore

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Chapter 1 - Introduction.- Chapter 2 - The revaluation of the “Six Basic Principles for Cartography” and “Jilihuafang”.- Chapter 3 - The cartographic methods and data sources of the national maps.- Chapter 4 - The cartographic history of city maps in ancient China.- Chapter 5 - The cartographic methods of other types of maps.- Chapter 6 - Straight-line distance or road distance?.- Chapter 7 - Conclusion.

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