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A map showing the positions of Russian and Turkish lines outside Constantinople, 1900
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A map showing the positions of Russian and Turkish lines outside Constantinople, 1900
A map showing the positions of Russian and Turkish lines outside Constantinople, 1900. Illustration of one of the many Russo-Turkish wars. In the centre is Constantinople, (now Istanbul, Turkey). A print from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne, 1900)
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Anatolia Asia Minor Black Sea Bosphorus Bosporus Constantinople Golden Horn Island Istanbul Marmara Marmara Region Robert Wilson Scutari Sea Of Marmara Skadar Strait Turkey Turkish Uskudar Wilson Istanbul Province Print Collector4
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This print takes us back to the year 1900, providing a glimpse into one of the many Russo-Turkish wars that shaped history. The map showcases the strategic positions of Russian and Turkish lines outside Constantinople, now known as Istanbul, Turkey. As we examine this engraving from "The Life and Times of Queen Victoria" by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, we are transported to a time when Europe was embroiled in conflicts that redefined borders and power dynamics. In the center of the map lies Constantinople, an iconic city steeped in history and culture. Surrounding it are geographical features such as the Golden Horn, Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, Bosphorus Strait, and various islands dotting these waters. This detailed illustration highlights not only the physical landscape but also serves as a testament to political rivalries between Russia and Turkey during this era. As our eyes wander across Anatolia (Asia Minor) on this monochrome depiction, we can't help but appreciate its significance in shaping events unfolding at that time. Scutari (Skadar), Uskudar (Scutari), Istanbul Province (Istanbul region), Marmara Region - all these places come alive through this historical document. Through this print collector's work captured by an unknown creator over a century ago, we gain insight into how geography played a crucial role in defining alliances and military strategies during those turbulent times. It reminds us of how maps serve not only as navig
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