Detail View: David Rumsey Historical Map Collection: Map of the Medo-Persian Empire
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Author:
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Cram, George Franklin
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Author:
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Murray-Aaron, Eugene, 1852-1941.
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Date:
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1901
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Short Title:
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Map of the Medo-Persian Empire
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Publisher:
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G.F. Cram
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Publisher Location:
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New York,Chicago
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Type:
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Atlas Map
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Obj Height cm:
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24
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Obj Width cm:
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32
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Scale 1:
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15,000,000
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Note:
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Lithographic coloring map. The Medo-Persian empire is considered the most powerful of the ancient empires. At the height of its power, during the reign of Darius I the Great, the empire spanned three continents: Asia, Africa and Europe. Its control extending eastward into India and reached westward to Greece. Its capitals were Persepolis and Susa, with its kings sometimes residing in Babylon. Relief shown by hachures. Prime meridian is Greenwich.
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Region:
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Persia
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Subject:
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Historical
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Full Title:
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Map of the Medo-Persian Empire : Showing its twenty Satapies. B.C. 529-331. By I.S. Clare. (to accompany) Cram's atlas of the world, ancient and modern : new census edition -- indexed.
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List No:
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1910.202
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Page No:
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567
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Series No:
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202
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Engraver or Printer:
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Clare, I.S.
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Publication Author:
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Cram, George Franklin
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Publication Author:
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Murray-Aaron, Eugene, 1852-1941.
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Pub Date:
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1901
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Pub Title:
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Cram's atlas of the world, ancient and modern : new census edition -- indexed. Geographical, historical and statistical presentation of the world in all its divisions : containing a complete series of maps of modern geography, exhibiting the entire world and all its various political divisions to correspond with their state to-day : an elaborate series of authentic historical maps showing the world's progress and development from the earliest times to the present to which is added a historical sketch of astronomical science with a description of the geography of the world. A thoroughly revised, rewritten, and newly illustrated edition By George F. Cram, editorially assisted by Eugene Murrary-Aaron. F.E.S., F.Z.S.E. ... With cooperation of Israel Smith Clare ..., John Klooster, Jr., ... Charles E Arron, A.M. ... Fully illustrated by diagrams, charts, and over 300 half-tone views of the worldÂ’'s choicest scenery. Published by George F. Cram, Fulton Building, 130 Fulton St. New York. 61-63 Plymouth Place, Chicago, Il. (on verso) Copyright secured by George F. Cram, 1901.
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Pub Note:
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Fully revised edition, in 864 pages, maps in color, some double page. Includes indexes and gazetteers, diagrams, statistical and astronomical charts, population density, various views of scenery and people, and new census information. Bound in red cloth covered boards, with title: "CramÂ’'s atlas of the world, ancient and modern". Title and borders stamped in gold.
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Pub List No:
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1910.000
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Pub Type:
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World Atlas
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Pub Maps:
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123
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Pub Height cm:
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38
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Pub Width cm:
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32
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Image No:
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1910202.jp2
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Authors:
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Cram, George Franklin; Murray-Aaron, Eugene, 1852-1941.
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