Old "Shogun" Map of Japan by Moreira, 1679: Portuguese Jesuits, Edo, Kyoto, Osaka charleroi published by the National Geographic

published by the National Geographic Society

the map's full name signifies 'Duchy of Savoy'

a sprawling urban park

This wonderful old map of London was originally published in 1822

Greece and Yugoslavia

Old "Shogun" Map of Japan by Moreira, 1679: Portuguese Jesuits, Edo, Kyoto, Osaka charleroi published by the National GeographicIf you've just finished watching "Shogun", you might be interested in this fascinating map. Originally crafted by the Portuguese Jesuits that brought Christianity to Japan, this map was created right around the time of the Edo or Tokugawa Shogunate. Dive into the rich tapestry of East Asian geography with the esteemed map, "Descripcao nova, e exacta dos Reynos, e Provincias do Japao," a masterpiece crafted in 1679 by the distinguished Portuguese