Maps explained: history, borders, data and design

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History maps (page 8)

Empires, wars, borders and old maps that show how the world was divided and understood in the past.

404 maps in this collection

All history maps

Map: Flag Map of Germany 1939

History

Flag Map of Germany 1939

The Flag Map Of Germany 1939 is a representation of the political boundaries and territories controlled by Germany during the year 1939.

History

German Empire 1914 Adm Location Map

The German Empire 1914 Administrative Location Map illustrates the territorial divisions and major cities within the German Empire before World War I.

History

Flagmap of the German Empire 1914

The “Flagmap of the German Empire 1914” was created during the early years of World War I when Germany was a sovereign nation composed of multiple states.

History

French and Indian War Mapes

The French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years’ War, was a conflict that took place between 1754 and 1763 in North America.

History

Flagmap of the First French Empire

The Flagmap of the First French Empire, also known as “Carte de l’Empire Français en 1812,” was created in 1812 by Antoine-Jean Gros.

Map: Flag Map of French Indochina 1887 1954

History

Flag Map of French Indochina 1887 1954

French Indochina refers to the period from 1887 to 1954 when France established its colonial control over the territories of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

Map: First World Map

History

First World Map

The First World Map, also known as the “Imago Mundi,” is believed to be the oldest surviving world map.

History

Phoenicia Mapes

The Phoenicia Mapes is a masterpiece of cartography that originated centuries ago.

Map: Balkan Map 1910 Adolf Marx

History

Balkan Map 1910 Adolf Marx

The Balkan Map of 1910, created by Adolf Marx, is a historical document that offers a detailed portrayal of the Balkan region during that time.

Map: Europe 1848 Map En

History

Europe 1848 Map En

Europe in 1848 was marked by political turmoil and social unrest.

Map: Eritreanethiopian War Map 1998

History

Eritreanethiopian War Map 1998

The Eritrean-Ethiopian War of 1998 was a conflict that unfolded between the two neighboring countries, Eritrea and Ethiopia.