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Das Geraubte Weltreich [The Stolen World Riches]

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Title:
Das Geraubte Weltreich [The Stolen World Riches]
Alternate Title:
The Stolen World Riches
Collection:
Persuasive Maps: PJ Mode Collection
Creator:
JAG
Date:
1940
Posted Date:
2017-04-14
ID Number:
1285.01
Collection Number:
8548
File Name:
PJM_1285_01.jpg
Style/Period:
1940 - 1959
Subject:
World War II
Politics & Government
Imperialism
Measurement:
11.5 x 26 (centimeters, height x width)
Notes:
A double-sized postcard detailing the British acquisition of territory ("World Riches") from Ireland in 1159-1603 (!) and Virginia in 1607 to Palestine and Togo in 1919. Part of the relentless attack on the size and scope of the British Empire. The date is estimated.

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Cite As:
P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography, #8548. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Archival Collection:
P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography
Format:
Image
Rights:
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