The image of the world
Subtitle: an interactive exploration of ten historic world maps
By: The British Library
Publisher: British Library Board
Published: 1995
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [computer file] :
Subjects: Cartography; History; Databases; World maps; Early works to 1800
Notes: Title from disc label.

"This CD-ROM disc was developed as part of The Earth and the Heavens: the art of the mapmaker, an exhibition held in the British Library galleries from 7 July to 22 October 1995."

Producer, Karen Brookfield ; narrator, Robin Herford ; design and programming, Gordon Plant, Charlotte Sexton.

System requirements, MPC minimum: 486/25 processor; 4Mb RAM; Windows 3.1 or higher; video board with 256 colors at 640x480. Recommended: 486/66 processor; 8Mb RAM; Windows 3.1 or higher; double speed CD-ROM drive; video board with thousands of colors.

System requirements, Mac minimum: LC III; 4 Mb RAM; System 7.0; 256 colors at 640x480; double speed CD-ROM drive. Recommended: LC475 or higher; 8Mb RAM; System 7.1 or higher; thousands or colors at 640x480; double speed CD-ROM drive.