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Geographia Generalis is a seminal work in the field of geography authored by Bernhardus Varenius, first published in 1649.[1] This influential text laid the foundations for modern geographical science and was pivotal in the development of geography as an academic discipline.[2][3][4]
Editions[edit]
The first edition of Geographia Generalis was published in 1649 in Amsterdam.[1] A second, expanded edition followed in 1672, which included additional observations and corrections. The work was translated into several languages, including Latin, French, and English, making it accessible to a broader audience.
Content[edit]
The book is divided into three main parts:
Legacy and impact[edit]
Geographia Generalis had a profound impact on the development of geography as a scientific discipline. It was widely read and used as a textbook for many years after its publication. The work was notable for its methodological rigor and systematic approach, setting a standard for future geographical studies.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Baker, J. N. L. (1955). "The Geography of Bernhard Varenius". Transactions and Papers (Institute of British Geographers). 21: 51–60. doi:10.2307/621272.
- ^ Schuchard, Margret (2008). "Notes On Geographia Generalis And Its Introduction To England And North America". In Schuchard, Margret (ed.). Bernhard Varenius (1622-1650). Brill. pp. 227–237. ISBN 978-90-04-16363-8. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Mayhew, Robert J. (2008). "From Hackwork To Classic: The English Editing Of The Geographia Generalis". In Schuchard, Margret (ed.). Bernhard Varenius (1622-1650). Brill. pp. 239–257. ISBN 978-90-04-16363-8. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Shaw, Denis J.B. (2008). "Bernhard Varenius' Geographia Generalis And The Rise Of Modern Geographical Studies In Russia". In Schuchard, Margret (ed.). Bernhard Varenius (1622-1650). Brill. pp. 271–287. ISBN 978-90-04-16363-8. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Warntz, William (1989). "Newton, the Newtonians, and the Geographia Generalis Varenii". Annals of the Association of American Geographers. 79 (2): 165–191. doi:10.2307/621272. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Withers, Charles W. J. (2001). Geography, Science and National Identity: Scotland Since 1520. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521642026. Retrieved 9 June 2024.