Copyright and Cartography History, Law, and the Circulation of Geographical Knowledge

This open access book explores the intertwined histories of mapmaking and copyright law in Britain from the early modern period up to World War 1, focusing chiefly on the 18th and 19th centuries. Taking a multidisciplinary approach and making extensive use of the archival record, this is the first d...

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Main Author: Alexander, Isabella (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: London Bloomsbury Academic 2023
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