Geography of the Middle Ages, Principally in the 9th Century
1837
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This is a historical cartographic engraving depicting the geopolitical boundaries of Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia during the 9th century. It features fine linework characteristic of 19th-century geographical atlases.
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Conrad Malte-Brun was a prominent Danish-French geographer who founded the 'Annales des voyages' and became one of the most influential mapmakers of his time. This specific map illustrates a scholarly 19th-century interpretation of medieval political landscapes, reflecting the era's fascination with reconstructing the past through imperial historical narratives.
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Geography of the Middle Ages, Principally in the 9th Century
Conrad Malte-Brun, 1837
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