Maantiede ja löytöretket 3 : Uusin aika 17.-vuosisadan alusta nykyaikaan (alkupuoli)

Step into a sweeping chronicle that traces how the world’s map was drawn between the early 1600s and the dawn of the modern age. From the Dutch fleets cruising the Indian Ocean to the daring French forays in Siam, the narrative follows merchants, missionaries, and adventurers as they push beyond familiar horizons. Interwoven with tales of Indigenous encounters and the rise of fledgling colonies, the first act sets the stage for a global contest of knowledge and power.

The book then guides listeners through a kaleidoscope of regions – the icy stretches of Siberia, the storm‑tossed Pacific routes of Cook and his rivals, and the tangled waterways of the Amazon and Congo. Along the way, it highlights how maps evolved from sketchy coastlines to scientifically detailed charts, reflecting the ambitions of empires and the curiosity of explorers. By the end of the opening segment, you’ll sense the restless drive that turned distant islands and uncharted deserts into familiar places on today’s globes.