Own a piece of 20th century history with this vintage map!
"Faint echoes of China's inscribed, sculptured, and wrought memorial wealth have reached the world through travelers' tales and erudite research by sinologues." And this land was - and continues to be - so much more than a whisper of past empires. Published in October 1912, this map accompanied three articles on China, including "The Most Extraordinary City in the World: Notes on Lhasa - The Mecca of the Buddhist Faith."
Discover China at a turning point in history. In 1912, over 2,000 years of imperial rule ended as the last emperor of the Qing dynasty abdicated and the Republic of China was born. This gorgeous antique map outlines the international and territorial borders of the new republic, with lands spreading from Kashmir to the west, the Russian Empire to the North, Nepal and Burma to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the east. The large northern territory of Mongolia, now a sovereign nation, is a much larger landmass in this map than what it is today.
This antique map is truly a unique conversation piece. The early-century coloring and style makes it a must have for any decor. Historians of Asia and early-twentieth century politics will love this map. It makes a fine companion to the maps of China published in 1945, 1964, and 1991.
Your laminated map has a glossy finish so that you can use dry erase markers on the map to highlight features, make plans, and share unique information with others. Lamination is also extremely durable, resistant to folding or ripping.
Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.
