European Cartography on the Eve of the Discoveries, Part 7: Philosophy behind a Map: Macrobius, A.D. 1483.

Danzer, Gerald A.

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Publication Date: 1992

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European Cartography on the Eve of the Discoveries, Part 7: Philosophy behind a Map: Macrobius, A.D. 1483.

Danzer, Gerald A.

Social Education, v56 n3 p145-48 Mar 1992

Describes the first map to divide the globe into five symmetrical climatic zones. Discusses Ambrosius Macrobius's map as a statement of earthly limitations rather than physical reality. Suggests its significance for teaching world history is as an example of deductive cartography that influenced and challenged late medieval Christian thought. (DK)

Descriptors: Cartography, History Instruction, Instructional Materials, Maps, Medieval History, Philosophy, Physical Geography, Secondary Education, World History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reference Materials - Geographic

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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