COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Goffaux, Francois
Date:
1807
Short Title:
Text: Tabeau Chronometrique des epoques principales de L'histoire, depuis la prise de Troie, jusqu'a a nos jours; Indiquant l'origine, les progres, la duree, et la chute des Empires . . . . (bound with) Époques Principales de l Histoire, pour server de précis explicative au Tableau Chronométrique, indiquant l origine, les progress, la durée et la chute des Empires . . .
Publisher:
Arthus Bertrand
Publisher Location:
Paris
Type:
Text Page
Obj Height cm:
23
Obj Width cm:
13
Full Title:
(Text page to) Tabeau Chronometrique des epoques principales de L'histoire, depuis la prise de Troie, jusqu'a a nos jours; Indiquant l'origine, les progres, la duree, et la chute des Empires . . . . (bound with) Époques Principales de l Histoire, pour server de précis explicative au Tableau Chronométrique, indiquant l origine, les progress, la durée et la chute des Empires . . .
List No:
16158.006
Series No:
6
Publication Author:
Goffaux, Francois
Pub Date:
1807
Pub Title:
Tabeau Chronometrique des epoques principales de L'histoire, depuis la prise de Troie, jusqu'a a nos jours; Indiquant l'origine, les progres, la duree, et la chute des Empires . . . . (bound with) Époques Principales de l Histoire, pour server de précis explicative au Tableau Chronométrique, indiquant l origine, les progress, la durée et la chute des Empires . . .
Pub Note:
"French Edition of this Milestone Work in Data Visualization Rare first state of Francois Goffaux's important time line, with the word "Tableau" mis-spelled, lacking the "l", bound into his Époques Principales de l'Histoire. Francois Goffaux's Époques Principales de l'Histoire, pour servir de Précis explicatif au Tableau Chronométrique, first published in 1805 stands as a distinguished French continuation of the innovative chronographic work initiated by Joseph Priestley in the mid-18th century. Curiously, the spelling of the "tableau" was not corrected until after 1807. Goffaux's tableau, intricately detailed and colored, is a revision and expansion upon Priestley’s linear timelines, reflecting a precise chronological sequence of the rise and fall of civilizations, from the fall of Troy to the modern day. The chart is not merely a historical account but an analytical tool, visually conveying the relative prominence and duration of empires with a clarity that was groundbreaking for its era. This visual display is a striking example of the evolution of data visualization as both an artistic and academic endeavor. The inclusion of a map of Europe within Goffaux's timeline further enhances the viewer’s comprehension, placing the abstracted flows of temporal power into a concrete geographical context. The map illustrates the expansive reach of the Roman Empire and the shifting positions of various peoples, anchoring the temporal data in spatial reality. Goffaux's work is not only a continuation of Priestley’s methods but an expansion, offering a revised perspective that complements the burgeoning field of data visualization in the 19th century. In a modern context, where data visualization is ubiquitous, from digital platforms to academic research, Goffaux’s tableau and accompanying text serve as a reminder of the origins of this discipline. They underscore the importance of visual tools in disseminating complex historical data, highlighting how past innovations inform contemporary methods. The tableau and text are very rare on the market. Condition Description 8vo. (4), VIII pp (2), 134 pp, plus a gigantic folding plate [96 x 62 cm] signed by Bocquet, printed on thick paper, and finished in hand-color as issued. Bound in contemporary cartonnage." (Ruderman, 2024)
Pub List No:
16158.000
Pub Type:
Timeline
Pub Height cm:
23
Pub Width cm:
13
Image No:
16158006.jp2
Authors:
Goffaux, Francois
