{"product_id":"greece-1","title":"Greece \u0026 Balkans - Wells 1700","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWells’s Map of Ancient Greece and the Balkans (1700)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e A New Map of Antient Greece, Thrace, Moesia, Illyricum and the Isles adjoining\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCartographer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Edward Wells\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford \/ London, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e 1700\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Copperplate engraving with original hand-colouring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Narrative: A Royal Lesson in Classical Geography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThis map tells the story of the rigorous classical education favored by the English elite at the dawn of the 18th century. Part of a series dedicated to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"153\"\u003ePrince William, Duke of Gloucester\u003c\/b\u003e, the map was designed by Edward Wells specifically to teach the young heir about the historical geography of the ancient world. By mapping the Roman provinces of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"350\"\u003eDacia\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"357\"\u003ePannonia\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"371\"\u003eIllyricum\u003c\/b\u003e alongside the heartland of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"408\"\u003eAncient Greece\u003c\/b\u003e, Wells provided a visual framework for studying the legendary campaigns and civilizations of antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eIt presents a scholarly view of the Mediterranean and Balkan regions, stretching from the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eAlps\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003eDanube\u003c\/b\u003e down to the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"122\"\u003ePeloponnesus\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"139\"\u003eCrete\u003c\/b\u003e. For the 18th-century gentleman, this was more than a map; it was an essential tool for navigating the classical texts that formed the bedrock of Western intellectual life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChronicles of the Map\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRoyal Dedication\u003c\/b\u003e: The elaborate cartouche on the left features a formal dedication to Prince William, son of Queen Anne, complete with the royal coat of arms supported by the lion and unicorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClassical Provinces\u003c\/b\u003e: The map meticulously outlines ancient territories including \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003eMacedonia\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eThessalia\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003eEpirus\u003c\/b\u003e, using vibrant hand-colouring to distinguish these historical divisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Pedigree\u003c\/b\u003e: Reflecting the academic environment of Oxford, the map includes two \"Scales of English Miles\" based on the differing computations of the famous astronomers \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003ePicart\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"188\"\u003eRiccioli\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Landmarks\u003c\/b\u003e: Notable ancient sites such as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003eByzantium\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003eTroy\u003c\/b\u003e, and the islands of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eAegean\u003c\/b\u003e are clearly marked, bridging the gap between geographic reality and classical literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Treasures of the Orient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43920998268993,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7125\/5105\/files\/1486ECA7-FA6E-4846-94FE-F630488108D6.jpg?v=1778227435","url":"https:\/\/treasuresoftheorient.com\/products\/greece-1","provider":"Treasures of the Orient","version":"1.0","type":"link"}