COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Faden, William (1749-1836)
Date:
1816
Short Title:
Composite Map: Map of the Central States of Europe Situate between France and Russia
Publisher:
W. Faden
Publisher Location:
London
Type:
Composite Map
Obj Height cm:
125
Obj Width cm:
136
Scale 1:
1,200,000
Note:
Composite of the upper and lower sections of the large engraved map in 4 sheets, joined to make two folding horizontal sections, each 63x135.5. Original hand-colored in outline. Shows Europe as it emerged from years of war with France, describing their new limits and administrative divisions. The Treaty of Paris was signed on the 20th of November 1815 following the decisive defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo, and his subsequent and second abdication, In February of 1815, Napoleon had escaped from his exile on Elba, and by 20th March had re-entered Paris, beginning the Hundred Days of his restored rule. Relief shown by hachures. Prime meridian is Greenwich.
World Area:
Europe
Region:
Europe, Central
Full Title:
(Composite Map) Map of the Central States of Europe Situate between France and Russia, describing their New Limits conformably with the Definitive Treaty of Peace, signed at Paris, November 20th 1815. London, published by W. Faden, Charing-Cross, Geographer to his Majesty, and to his Royal Highness the Prince of Regent; April 12th. 1816.
List No:
8092.003
Series No:
3
Publication Author:
Faden, William (1749-1836)
Pub Date:
1816
Pub Title:
Map of the Central States of Europe Situate between France and Russia, describing their New Limits conformably with the Definitive Treaty of Peace, signed at Paris, November 20th 1815. London, published by W. Faden, Charing-Cross, Geographer to his Majesty, and to his Royal Highness the Prince of Regent; April 12th. 1816.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
8092.000
Pub Type:
Separate Map
Pub Maps:
2
Pub Height cm:
125
Pub Width cm:
136
Image No:
8092003.jp2
Authors:
Faden, William (1749-1836)
Composite Map: Map of the Central States of Europe Situate between France and Russia
