1843
Original, Antique
Smith Map
of
Europe
This map shows Europe before
the largely unsuccessful Revolutions of 1848, also known as the
Springtime of Nations. Throughout the continent, bourgeois liberals and
working-class radicals engaged in a series of revolts in favor of social reform.
The Italian States (Sardinia,
Tuscany, Church States, Naples, et.al) would unite until 1860; the 50 German States
under the leader of Prussia not totally until1871
Special features:
Bright, vibrant hand-painted colors
Quaint stylized sailing ships of the day throughout the map.
On the reverse there is a student drawing of a sailing ship.
Symbols & abbreviations on each country indicating:
State of Society, Religion, Population, Race of Men & Government
(The Explanation of Symbols & Abbreviations are found in the photos above)
This Map comes from
Smith's Atlas
Designed to Accompany
The Geography
by
R.C. Smith.A.M.
1839
(The atlas covers shown in the photos are not a part of this sale
but only for documentation of the map's origin.)
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A great addition to any collection of
antiques
maps
history
educational history
Approximate Sizes:
Page: 9.5" x 11.6"
Map image: 8.3" x 10.5"
The map will be mailed in a flat, secure, ridged package.