Old city plan of Peking, Beijing, 1935

Old city plan of Peking, Beijing, 1935In the early 20th century, Beijing was undergoing significant changes and modernization efforts, particularly during the period leading up to and following the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912. During this time, various plans and urban development projects were proposed to modernize and transform the city. One notable plan was the "Beijing City Plan of 1935" (sometimes referred to as the "Plan of Peking"

as one of the earliest Japanese ports to embrace foreign trade in the mid-19th century

Mitchell's maps were known for their decorative elements

The 1883 Kyoto panoramic map it's  a historical map that depicted the city of Kyoto during that time period

Tallis collaborated with various artists and engravers to create visually appealing and informative maps that were popular during his time

it illustrates the positions of geographical features such as mountains

The major cities of Arabia are also labeled

The poster features a powerful image of a woman holding her child

In "One After The Other

he was living in Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II

and the Ryukyu Islands

Coronelli was also renowned for his globe-making skills

It accurately illustrates major caravan routes and sea lanes that connected China