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Western Roman Empire Map: British Isles & Gaul - 1802 Tardieu Atlas

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Antique Map Description and title: "Partie Occidentale de l'Empire Romain ou du Monde connu des Anciens d'Après d'Anville" Publication Details: - **Atlas Title:** Nouvel Atlas Universel de Géographie Ancienne et Moderne - **Purpose:** For the Nouvelle Edition de la Géographie de Guthrie - **Mapmakers:** P. F. Tardieu, with contributions from various geographical works - **Publisher:** Chez Hyacinthe Langlois, Libraire, quai des Augustins, n° 45 - **Year:** An X - 1802 (French Revolutionary Calendar) **Geographical Scope:** This antique map illustrates the western part of the Roman Empire or the known world of the ancients according to d'Anville. It focuses on the British Isles, Gaul (modern-day France), parts of Germania, and the surrounding regions. Map Features: - **Regions Displayed:** The British Isles (Britannia and Hibernia), Gaul (modern-day France), parts of Germania, and surrounding areas. - **Notable Regions and Territories:** Britannia, Hibernia, Gallia, Belgica, Germania, and other regions relevant to the Roman Empire. - **Seas and Bodies of Water:** The North Sea (Mare Germanicum), English Channel, and parts of the Atlantic Ocean. - **Ancient Names:** Uses historical and ancient names for countries, regions, and bodies of water. - **Topographical Details:** Includes mountain ranges, rivers, and other significant geographical features as understood in the ancient world. - **Cartographic Style:** Detailed engraving with hand-colored boundaries, typical of early 19th-century cartography, emphasizing historical accuracy and artistic presentation. Purpose and Use: This map serves as a visual representation of the western part of the Roman Empire, reflecting the geographical understanding and cartographic style of the early 19th century. It is part of a larger atlas that includes 60 maps, providing a comprehensive view of both ancient and modern geography as known in 1802. Conclusion The antique map "Partie Occidentale de l'Empire Romain ou du Monde connu des Anciens d'Après d'Anville," published in 1802 by Hyacinthe Langlois, represents a detailed and historically informed view of the western part of the ancient Roman Empire, reflecting the cartographic and geographical knowledge of its time.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.19 in (41.1 cm)Width: 23.04 in (58.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1802
  • Condition:
    Condition: good, given age. Fold as published. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects, mainly in the margins, from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13769-21stDibs: LU3054340556132

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