Turcici Imperii Descriptio

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Turcici Imperii Descriptio

A depiction of the empire of the Turk

Creators/Contributors

Ortelius, Abraham (1527-1598)

Date Issued

1571-1573

Notes

Appeared in Ortelius’ Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (1570). The cartouche was altered in 1579. Dutch editions of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum with the original plate were printed in 1571 and 1573.

On verso: Text: Turckyen

Geographic Areas

Turkey

Arabian Peninsula

Middle East

Language

Latin (map), Dutch (text on verso)

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Type/Format

cartographic