China in European maps : a library special collection / compiled and edited by Min-min Chang = Ditu Zhongguo : tu shu guan te cang 地圖中國 : 圖書館特藏 / bianjizhe Zhou Minmin 編輯者周敏民.
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Originals are kept in Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library.
Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This catalog contains fifty-five maps held in the Special Collections Department of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library. The collection 'vividly reflects Europe’s lasting fascination and cross-cultural exchange with China over many centuries.' Many early maps of China were based on Jesuit models, for example, plate 28 by Joan Blaeu after Martini and plate 29 by Nicolas Sanson after Ricci.
Cartography, mathematics, and astronomy were important methods of exchange between the Jesuits and the Chinese literati during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. In collaboration with Chinese mapmakers, the Jesuits produced maps in which China was represented in greater and greater detail to European audiences. Likewise, Europe, the Western coast of Africa, and the Americas were introduced to Chinese audiences during this era."--Display placard text.