Here are some themes and topics from "The Image of the World: 20 Centuries of World Maps" by Peter Whitfield, which can help you draw connections to other books in a library:
* **History of Cartography**: This book examines the history of world mapmaking through examples, discussing the maps and their makers in relation to their time. 【1】【2】
* Connect to: Books on the history of science, history of exploration, and biographies of famous cartographers.
* **Evolution of Understanding the Earth**: The book depicts the development of people's ideas about the Earth, revealing how their world was portrayed from Ptolemy's time to modern satellite photography. 【3】【4】
* Connect to: Books on geography, astronomy, and the history of scientific thought.
* **Cultural and Historical Context of Maps**: The maps are placed within the context of the wider history of ideas. 【2】 The book also includes examples from Jainist, Islamic, and Chinese map-making. 【5】
* Connect to: Books on cultural history, art history, and the history of specific civilizations. Consider books that explore how different cultures perceive and represent the world.
* **Maps as Visual and Historical Artifacts**: The book guides readers through a collection of visually stunning and historically revealing maps. 【6】
* Connect to: Books on art history, visual culture, and the history of books and printing.