Our Forgotten History

Synopsis

Discusses the origins of printed map-making in Britain, from the work of Roman surveyors in the second century AD and the first printed world atlas published in Bologna in 1477. The methods of engraving and printing early maps are demonstrated. Illustrates the early maps and atlases of Ptolemy, Mercator, Ortelius, Saxton, Camden, John Speed, Blaeu, Ogilby and Morden.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Betamax, VHS. col. 45 min.

Year of production

1986

Availability

Sale

Uses

Undergraduate courses; adult education.*

Subjects

Geography

Keywords

maps and mapping

Credits

Director

Patrick McLoughlin

Producer

John Booth

Distributor

Name

Waywiser Films