"Carte Historique, Chronologique et Géographique de l'Empire Romain," produced by Henri Abraham Chatelain in 1720. Published as part of Chatelain's ambitious seven-volume "Atlas Historique," this work features the geography and historical genealogy of the Roman Empire and delineates the vast expanse of the Roman territories at their peak, covering major parts of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

The map features textual annotations and tables that provide historical insights and context, detailing the leadership and significant events of the Empire's timeline, making it a valuable piece for both cartographic collectors and enthusiasts of Roman history.

Chatelain's Atlas Historique was a highly ambitious and groundbreaking work covering genealogy, history, geography and cosmology of the world for an eagre 18th Century public.

Details

• Date: 1720
• Author: Chatelain, Henri; Amsterdam, Holland
• Size: 50cm x 43cm

Condition

Dark, clear print, wide margins. Centre-fold as issued, with minor reinforcements made to the lower margin. Very slight spotting evident towards the margins.

Unframed