A large map of the Ottoman Emppire

CHÂTELAIN, Henri Abraham.

Carte de L'Empire Othoman...
Amsterdam, 1720. Coloured. Two sheets conjoined, total 525 x 1210mm.

A large map which, despite the title, shows the whole of the Mediterranean and Europe north to London, with references to the Roman Empire as well as the Ottoman, with two inset maps referring to Alexander the Great's empire.

The map is flanked by two large tables which provide an extensive list of the principle towns and states with their respective locations. Also included are lengthy historical notes concerning Alexander the Great's Empire, as well as detailed information on the Roman Empire.

This map was published in Chatelain's 'Atlas Historique'.


Stock ID : 15804