Illustrated Encyclopedia of Heaven, Earth, and Humankind
Sancai tuhui; 三才圖會
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Heaven, Earth, and Humankind
Sancai tuhui; 三才圖會
Qing territory more than doubled in size between 1660 and 1760. This world map, influenced by Ming-era Jesuits, illustrates the speed with which new geographical knowledge spread in China and the importance of mapmaking for imperial expansion.