{"product_id":"atlas-maior-9783822831250","title":"Atlas Maior","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\"The greatest and finest atlas ever published\"\" The finest and most comprehensive baroque atlas was Johann Blaeus exceptional Atlas Major  completed in 1662. The original 11-volume Latin edition  containing 593 maps  put Blaeu ahead of his staunch competitor  mapmaker Johannes Janssonius  whose rivalry inspired Blaeu to produce a grandiose edition of the largest and most complete atlas to date. Covering Arctica  Europe  Africa  Asia  and America  Blaeus Atlas Major was a remarkable achievement and remains to this day one of historys finest examples of mapmaking. This reprint is made from the National Library of Viennas complete  colored  gold-heightened copy  thus assuring the best possible detail and quality. The books introduction  by the University of Utrechts Peter van der Krogt  discusses the historical and cultural context and significance of the atlas; Krogt also provides detailed descriptions of the maps  allowing modern readers to fully appreciate Blaeus masterwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651867500597,"sku":"ByrdShop_3822831255","price":268.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9783822831250.jpg?v=1781842989","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/atlas-maior-9783822831250","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}