Book Title: | The Indies of the Setting Sun. How Early Modern Spain Mapped the Far East as the Transpacific West |
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Book Category: | Early Modern |
Book Type: | PDF Book |
Book Pages: | 357 |
PDF Size: | 17.59 Mb(s) |
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Post Date: | October 8, 2023 |
Language: | English |
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The Indies of the Setting Sun. How Early Modern Spain Mapped the Far East as the Transpacific West
In “The Indies of the Setting Sun: How Early Modern Spain Mapped the Far East as the Transpacific West,” Ricardo Padrón explores the fascinating history of Spanish cartography and its impact on the mapping of the Far East during the early modern period. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, Padrón traces the development of Spanish mapping techniques from the late fifteenth century to the early seventeenth century, focusing in particular on the ways in which Spanish cartographers sought to represent the Far East on their maps.
Padrón argues that Spanish cartography played a crucial role in shaping European perceptions of the Far East, and that it was instrumental in the development of the concept of the Transpacific West. He shows how Spanish mapmakers used a variety of techniques to represent the Far East on their maps, including the use of exotic imagery, the incorporation of information from Chinese and Japanese sources, and the creation of imaginary islands and territories.
Through a series of case studies, Padrón demonstrates how Spanish cartography influenced the way in which Europeans understood the geography of the Far East. He shows how Spanish maps helped to create a sense of a “Transpacific West” that linked the Far East with the Americas, and how this idea influenced the development of European colonialism and imperialism in the Pacific.
“The Indies of the Setting Sun” is a rich and detailed exploration of the history of Spanish cartography and its impact on European perceptions of the Far East. It will be of interest to scholars of early modern history, cartography, and colonialism, as well as to anyone interested in the history of European exploration and discovery..
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