Download or read book The Global Eighteenth Century written by Felicity Nussbaum and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2005-08-17 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These essays explore both literal and metaphorical crossings of the globe, addressing the cultural significance of maps, paintings, travel writing, tourist manuals, cultural identities, island gardens, and other topics in order to lend insight to our perception of global culture during the long 18th century.