John Wilkes
Denmark, 1803
10 x 8 in
25.7 x 20.5 cm
25.7 x 20.5 cm
SCAN2537
Copper-engraved map of Denmark divided into its five regions and within those, administrative provinces. This map was published during a time known as the English Wars (1801-1814), and as part...
Copper-engraved map of Denmark divided into its five regions and within those, administrative provinces.
This map was published during a time known as the English Wars (1801-1814), and as part of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, Denmark was at war with Great Britain. The first conflict between the two powers was the Battle of Copenhagen (1801) which resulted in a British-Swedish victory against Denmark-Norway who had formed an alliance with France.
Published in the Encyclopaedia Londinensis; or, universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature. Engraved by Samuel James Neele.
Fine original hand-colour. [SCAN2537]
This map was published during a time known as the English Wars (1801-1814), and as part of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, Denmark was at war with Great Britain. The first conflict between the two powers was the Battle of Copenhagen (1801) which resulted in a British-Swedish victory against Denmark-Norway who had formed an alliance with France.
Published in the Encyclopaedia Londinensis; or, universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature. Engraved by Samuel James Neele.
Fine original hand-colour. [SCAN2537]
