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imported>HugCar The correct and in-game spelling is Ptolemy. Also, millennium has 2 'n's. |
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'''Geography''' was a book written by {{Wiki| | '''Geography''' was a book written by {{Wiki|Ptolemy}}, obtained by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] in the 16th century from one of [[Constantinople|Constantinople's]] many [[Book Shops|bookshops]]. | ||
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''As the first systematic treatment of the principles of map-making, | ''As the first systematic treatment of the principles of map-making, Ptolemy's "Geography" was one of the most influential books in the West. For more than a millennium after its completion in the second century CE, cartographers throughout Europe and Western Asia consulted Ptolemy's book for guidance, data and inspiration. '' | ||
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Revision as of 05:12, 26 February 2012
Geography was a book written by Ptolemy, obtained by Ezio Auditore da Firenze in the 16th century from one of Constantinople's many bookshops.
Summary
As the first systematic treatment of the principles of map-making, Ptolemy's "Geography" was one of the most influential books in the West. For more than a millennium after its completion in the second century CE, cartographers throughout Europe and Western Asia consulted Ptolemy's book for guidance, data and inspiration.