HISTORY OF GEOGRAPHICAL IDEAS Preston E. James

The history of geography is an account of the successive images that scholars have developed  concerning the arrangement of things on the face of the earth.

The book explores the recognition, perception, and evaluation of geography as a discipline, tracing its roots from ancient Greece through classical, medieval, and modern times. The book attempts to identify the major geographical traditions as they appeared in the early classical period and as they reappear again and again in somewhat different form throughout the course of history.

It serves as an essential reference for courses on the history of geography, offering a comprehensive overview of the subject's development. The text also provides a concise account of twentieth-century geography and notable geographers across various countries.

The book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in geographical thought.