Monde Connu des Anciens au 11e Siecle de L’ere Chretienne
1837
About this artwork
A 19th-century historical map depicting the known world according to ancient geographers, published in France. The map utilizes a grid system with detailed cartographic notations and topographical labels in French.
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This map was produced by the prominent geographer Conrad Malte-Brun, a Danish-French writer who helped formalize the field of geography in the 19th century. It offers a fascinating glimpse into how 1837 cartographers conceptualized the geographical knowledge of ancient civilizations, specifically incorporating perspectives from figures like Ptolemy and Eratosthenes.
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Monde Connu des Anciens au 11e Siecle de L’ere Chretienne
Conrad Malte-Brun, 1837
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