Thomas Suarez charts the story of mapmaking, exploration and colonisation in South East Asia from the 16th to the 19th centuries. He surveys South East Asia's geography and civilisations, its maps and influence on Western world views, and the image of South East Asia in the eyes of its neighbours. He also examines Western images of the region.
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Vendeur : Companion Books, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. The book and jacket are in very good condition, very minor shelf rubbing. Text and images inside appear clean and clear. '[The text] documents the idea of Southeast Asia as a geographical and cosmological construct, from the earliest of times up until the down of the modern era. using maps, itineraries, sailing instructions, traveler's tales, religious texts and other contemporary sources, it examines the representation of Southeast Asia, both from the historical perspective of Western exploration and cartography, and also through the eyes of Asian neighbors. Southeast Asia has always occupied a special place in the imaginations of East and West. This book recounts the fascinating story of how Southeast Asia was, quite literally, put on the map, both in cartographic terms and as a literary and imaginative concept.' 280 pages. 12.3 x 9.25 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require, we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. Size: Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 054218
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Vendeur : Friends of SMPL Bookstore, Santa Monica, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Was kept in mylar cover by previous owner. Mapping history of early Southeast Asia. N° de réf. du vendeur 4897
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Vendeur : Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, Etats-Unis
Etat : very_good. N° de réf. du vendeur BSM.1552U
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Vendeur : Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, Etats-Unis
Etat : very_good. N° de réf. du vendeur BSM.16I6X
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Vendeur : Goodwill Books, Hillsboro, OR, Etats-Unis
Etat : acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. N° de réf. du vendeur GICWV.9625934707.A
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Vendeur : PAPER CAVALIER US, Brooklyn, NY, Etats-Unis
Etat : very good. Gently used. May include previous owner's signature or bookplate on the front endpaper, sticker on back and/or remainder mark on text block. N° de réf. du vendeur 9789625934709-3
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Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. N° de réf. du vendeur E20L-00755
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Vendeur : Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, Etats-Unis
Hard cover. Etat : Very good. Etat de la jaquette : Very good. Jacket is slightly worn, especially along edges. Spine is shaken and cracked, but secure. Back of front free end paper has stamp from publisher. Inside edges are slightly tanned, but legibility is not affected. Inside is unmarked. N° de réf. du vendeur 2048638
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Vendeur : Mooney's bookstore, Den Helder, Pays-Bas
Etat : Very good. N° de réf. du vendeur E-9789625934709-2-2
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Vendeur : Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Etat : Very good. Etat de la jaquette : Near fine. 280 p. 31 cm. Colour and b&w illustrations. Pictorial hardcover in matching jacket. Some stains to rear free endpaper recto and last index page sticks to it a bit. Tiny tears in jacket edge. N° de réf. du vendeur 137384
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