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The '''''Geography''''' is a treatise composed by [[Ptolemy]]. During the early 16th century, the [[Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bought a copy of this book from a [[book shops|book shop]] in [[Constantinople]]. | The '''''Geography''''' is a treatise composed by [[Ptolemy]]. During the early 16th century, the [[Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bought a copy of this book from a [[book shops|book shop]] in [[Constantinople]]. | ||
==Summary== | ==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.'' | ''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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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:08, 23 May 2020
The Geography is a treatise composed by Ptolemy. During the early 16th century, the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze bought a copy of this book from a book shop in Constantinople.
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.
Appearances
References
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