Lithuania on the map [Vilnius 2011](historical maps of the Lithuanian state)

Vilnius 2011/ National Museum of Lithuania/ first edition/ publisher's binding, hardback with paper wrapper/ 25x34cm/ p.407/ text in English/ rich illustrative material/ very good condition

Thepresent publication aims to reveal, through the works of various cartographers, the historical development of Lithuania from the depiction of areas inhabited by Baltic tribes already known to the ancient world on early maps, to the rebirth of the Lithuanian state at the beginning of the 20th century.

The main focus is on the maps of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, witnesses to the existence of this powerful force and recalling both the periods of prosperity and the dramatic episodes of its history. The reader will be intrigued by battle panoramas, examples of military cartography, translations of the more interesting texts found on early maps, and concise information on mapmakers. (Note is from the editors)