Synopsis
This book aims to introduce the local history practitioner to the world of maps - the special character (and appeal) of maps as an historical source, why they are invaluable in local history research, and questions that must be asked of them. The historical background to map creation in Ireland is outlined, with details on the major classes of cartographic and associated material and the repositories wherein they may be found.
A section on essential map reading skills, including matters of scale, representation and accuracy, will help equip the researcher to explore this coded world. Step-by-step guidance for starting out to locate maps relevant to one's study area is provided. Case studies of working with maps in local history are offered as practical examples of what can be done, and guidelines for map-making are also included.
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Synopsis
This volume aims to introduce the local history practitioner to the world of maps: the special character (and appeal) of maps as a historical source, why they are invaluable in local history research, and the questions that must be asked of them. The historical background to map creation in Ireland is outlined, with details on the major classes of cartographic and associated material and the repositories wherein they may be found, including the Plantation series, travel and county maps, maps as part of published reports and journals, military mapping, estate and property mapping, portolan and maritime maps, historic Ordnance Survey and Valuation Office maps, and more recent OS mapping including the 1:50,000 Discovery series. A section on essential map reading skills, including matters of scale, representation and accuracy, will help equip the researcher to explore this coded world. Step-by-step guidance from starting out to locate maps relent to your study area is provided. Case studies of working with maps in local history are offered as practical examples of what can be done, and guidelines for map-making are also included.
The final section deals with both the problems and limitations of maps in local history, but also outlines further possibilities in what is both a rich source and invaluable tool for local history research.About the Author
Jacinta Prunty lectures in NUI Maynooth.
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