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GIS for historical studies  

Definition

  • Historical research constitutes a specialized application of GIS that raises problems not generally contemplated by software developers. Because this application is so new, methods remain in flux and it is difficult to recognize GIS use as any sort of subfield in historical studies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science; Historical Studies, GIS For]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-VX5FDD89-M

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