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The British Empire Throughout the World and the Great Lines of International Commerce on Mercators Projection.

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Title:
The British Empire Throughout the World and the Great Lines of International Commerce on Mercators Projection.
Alternate Title:
The British Empire [in 380 degrees]
Collection:
Persuasive Maps: PJ Mode Collection
Creator:
Bartholomew, John, 1831-1893
Date:
1905
Posted Date:
2015-08-25
ID Number:
1149.01
Collection Number:
8548
File Name:
PJM_1149_01.jpg
Style/Period:
1900 - 1919
Materials/Techniques:
color printing
Subject:
Deception/Distortion
Imperialism
Measurement:
15 x 21 on sheet 19 x 24.5 (centimeters, height x width)
Notes:
This map artificially increases the apparent size of the British Empire by presenting 380 degrees of longitude, so that portions of Australia are shown twice. See Notes for ID # 1103.

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Source:
George, Hereford B. 1904. A Historical Geography of the British Empire. London: Methuen & Co.
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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