Justus Perthes' Specialkarte von der deutschen Grenze bis Paris
1870
About this artwork
This is a detailed 19th-century map published by Justus Perthes, covering the region from the German border to Paris, including a small inset plan of Paris and its surroundings. It was edited by August Petermann and printed by Carl Hellfarth in Gotha.
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Published in 1870, this map was highly strategic during the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War, as it provided essential geographical data for the movement of troops towards Paris. August Petermann, a renowned German cartographer, produced many such maps that were instrumental for military planning and general public interest during this pivotal conflict in European history.
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Justus Perthes' Specialkarte von der deutschen Grenze bis Paris
August Petermann, 1870
