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1913 Ottoman Map of Macedonia & Alexander the Great From “Tarih-i Umumî ve Osmanî Atlası” by Mehmed Eşref

Description:
This is an original 1913 (Hijri 1329) historical map from the Ottoman atlas “Tarih-i Umumî ve Osmanî Aṭlasi” (General and Ottoman History Atlas), compiled by Mehmed Eşref, a noted geographer and educator of the late Ottoman Empire.

Printed entirely in Ottoman Turkish script, the map depicts Macedonia during the era of Alexander the Great (İskender-i Kebir), providing both a geographical and historical perspective through the lens of early 20th-century Ottoman scholarship.

Designed as an educational tool, this atlas was likely used in secondary schools or higher education settings to teach both ancient and Ottoman history. The map combines classical cartographic features with Ottoman historiographical interpretation a fascinating reflection of how ancient history was visualized in the Empire’s final decades.

Features:

• Date of publication: 1913 (Hijri 1329)
• Language: Ottoman Turkish
• Subject: Macedonia during the time of Alexander the Great
• Title: Tarih-i Umumî ve Osmanî Atlası
• Author: Mehmed Eşref
• Format: Printed map (atlas page)
• Condition: Very good, folding
• Dimensions: 32.3x26cm

This is a rare piece of educational cartography, blending classical history and Ottoman intellectual tradition. Ideal for collectors of antique maps, Ottoman educational materials, or those interested in the legacy of Alexander the Great in Eastern historiography.