Marjo Nurminen

The Mapmakers World illuminates the fascinating cultural history of European world maps: what do historical world maps tell of us, of our perception of the world, and of places and peoples that are foreign to us? Who were the makers of these early world maps? How were the maps created and for whom were they drawn and printed? For what purposes were they used? What kind of information did they pass on? The answers to these questions open up a fascinating narrative of discovery and cartography relating not only to ideology and political power but also the histories of art and science. Rigorously researched and informed by latest academic findings, The Mapmakers World is beautifully illustrated presenting some 300 maps from the world s finest museums, libraries and private collections. The book gives us a revealing and captivating perspective on the development of European world maps from the Early Middle Ages up until the modern period, i.e. from the 8th century until the end of the 18th century. The Mapmakers World is a major work which ambitiously showcases all of the early European world map traditions: Medieval world maps (T-O maps, mappa mundis, Beatus maps, etc.); Ptolemy s maps; seafarers maps (portolan charts, planispheres and nautical charts), printed world maps and globes from the pre-Renaissance through to the Baroque era. Furthermore, The Mapmakers World takes its readers through the history of European global discovery and cartographic research, and also brings to life the exciting times when many of these historical maps were first discovered in the 19th century, after centuries of oblivion. The volume includes dedicated features further exploring 100 of the most important cartographic masterpieces from the period. The book is written as an exciting, flowing narrative, rather than a catalogue or an encyclopedia, and it takes the reader on the ultimate voyage of discovery. REVIEWS illustrated in beautifully pin-sharp colour throughout. The book s production values as a whole are exceptional... The reader comes to the end of this beautiful and awe-inspiring book with a profound sense of humility at inheriting the accumulated knowledge of so many who struggled to understand their place in the world. Times Literary Supplement, 5/27/16"

A king who became a pirate. A pirate who became a legend. Cousins battling for control of the Baltic Sea. Merchant sailors, pilgrims, and fishermen of the archipelago. A gas pipeline that linked East and West, yet divided the world. The first mapmakers, who told the story of the northern sea and its coasts through their maps. The Story of the Baltic Sea is an exciting journey through time and a fascinating guide to the world of the Baltic, from the Middle Ages to the present day, seen through maps. In the book, the Baltic Sea emerges as a route whose waters have brought together lone adventurers and entire fleets alike. The book vividly recounts centuries of maritime interaction—knowledge, skills, and goods—that have shaped the lives and worldviews of the people living along the Baltic shores. The work offers a carefully curated selection of historically significant maps alongside contemporary maps. It insightfully reveals how maps and the stories connected to them help us understand the many-sided world of the Baltic Sea, both past and present. At the same time, it shows how maps have not only conveyed information but also shaped perceptions of the Baltic and the people living on its coasts, from the Viking Age to the present day. Beyond geography, old maps tell above all the history of seafaring, trade, and war, while also reflecting the histories of power politics, communication, and propaganda. The thematic maps created for the book's final chapter illustrate the Baltic Sea of the 2020s through current issues. In them, the Baltic appears as a rich underwater museum, a major corridor for energy transport, and an immeasurably valuable natural environment in need of protection.

Uudistettu 3. painos! Kuningas, josta tuli merirosvo. Merirosvo, josta tuli legenda. Itämeren herruudesta taistelevat serkukset. Kauppamerenkulkijat, pyhiinvaeltajat ja saariston kalastajat. Kaasuputki, joka yhdisti idän ja lännen, mutta jakoi maailman. Ensimmäiset kartanpiirtäjät, jotka kertoivat pohjoisen meren ja sen rannikoiden tarinan kartoillaan. Itämeren tarina on jännittävä aikamatka ja kiehtova matkaopas Itämeren maailmaan keskiajalta nykyaikaan karttojen matkassa. Itämeri avautuu kirjassa väylänä, jonka aalloilla ovat kohdanneet niin yksittäiset seikkailijat kuin kokonaiset laivastot. Teos kertoo mukaansatempaavasti vuosisatoja jatkuneesta vilkkaasta merellisestä vuorovaikutuksesta - tiedosta, taidosta ja tuotteista - jotka ovat muokanneet ihmisten elämää ja maailmankuvaa Itämeren rannoilla. Teos tarjoaa harkitun kattauksen historiallisesti merkittäviä karttoja sekä ajankohtaisia nykykarttoja. Kirja paljastaa oivaltavasti, miten kartat ja niihin liittyvät tarinat auttavat ymmärtämään Itämeren monikasvoista maailmaa, historiaa ja nykyaikaa. Samalla se valottaa, kuinka kartoilla on sekä välitetty tietoa että vaikutettu mielikuviin Itämerestä ja sen rannoilla elävistä ihmisistä viikinkiajoista nykypäiviin. Vanhat kartat kertovat maantiedon lisäksi etenkin merenkulun, kaupan ja sodan historiasta, ja ne peilaavat kiinnostavasti myös valtapolitiikan, tiedonvälityksen ja propagandan historiaa. Kirjan viimeiseen lukuun laaditut tietokartat havainnollistavat 2020-luvun Itämerta ajankohtaisten teemojen kautta. Itämeri näyttäytyy niissä rikkaana vedenalaisena museona, energiankuljetuksen valtaväylänä sekä mittaamattoman arvokkaana luonnonympäristönä, joka kaipaa suojelua.