The first steps to uncharted land
By: production Medi Cine for 2DF.enterprises in association with 3sat ; 2DF dokukanai, 2DF
Contributors: Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Series: Face of the world
Publisher: Films for the  Humanities & Sciences
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Princeton, NJ
Language: eng
Format: [videorecording] /
Number of pages: 28
Subjects: Cartography; History
Other titles: First steps into the unknown
Description: Explains how man's interest in the planet on which he lives is reflected in his preparation of maps and atlases. Chronicles the rise of geographical awareness, presents scholarly commentary on the abilities of Roman and medieval armies to travel across Europe, Christianity's Jerusalem-centric world view and the emergence of Portugal as a leader in seafaring technology.
Notes: This disc is a recorded DVD and may not play on all DVD players or drives.

Videodisc release of a program originally broadcast in 2003.

DVD-R.

In English and German.