Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Figures vii
4. Acknowledgements ix
5. Preface xii
6. Prologue: A Dinner Party for Captain Cook xv
7. 1 Foundations: The Acquisition of Knowledge and Values 1
8. 2 The Map-maker: Developing ‘the Soldier’s Eye’ 22
9. 3 The Military Engineer: Raids, Resources and Fortifications 64
10. 4 The Antiquary in the Field: Empathy with the Army of Rome 115
11. 5 The Practical and Sociable Scientist: Hypsometry and the Royal Society 168
12. 6 The Geodesist: Large Triangles and Minuscule Adjustments 202
13. 7 Aftermath and Legacy: The Birth of the Ordnance Survey 250
14. Appendix 1: Chronology 270
15. Appendix 2: General Roy’s Instructions on Reconnoitring 274
16. Appendix 3: Glossary 278
17. Abbreviations 280
18. Bibliographical References 281
19. Index 296