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Ancient map of the invasions of England and Ireland, 1627

SKU:  194810

Ancient map of the invasions of England and Ireland, 1627

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John Speed's "The Invasions of England and Ireland with all their Civil Wars Since the Conquest" (1627) is a historically significant map that chronicles the tumultuous history of invasions and conflicts in England and Ireland from the Norman Conquest of 1066 onward. John Speed (1552–1629) was a renowned English cartographer and historian, celebrated for his detailed maps and historical narratives.

True to Speed’s style, the map includes elaborate cartouches, coats of arms, and heraldic symbols associated with various factions and monarchs involved in the conflicts.

Vignettes and illustrations of ships, armies, and fortifications add a dramatic flair, emphasizing the martial theme.

The map includes annotations or a legend detailing the invasions and civil wars chronologically. These notes serve as a concise historical summary for viewers.

     

    Created in 1627, the map reflects the tensions and anxieties of the early Stuart period under Charles I. The historical focus on invasions and internal conflicts may have resonated with contemporary concerns about political stability and sovereignty.

    Speed’s maps often served both as decorative pieces and educational tools. This map, with its blend of cartography and historical narrative, would have appealed to a learned audience interested in the history and politics of the British Isles.

    Speed’s work stands as a testament to the growing interest in history and cartography during the early modern period. By combining historical commentary with geographic precision, this map provides a unique lens through which to view the complex history of England and Ireland. It is a valuable artifact for understanding how history was interpreted and visualized in the 17th century.

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    Materials

    Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

    • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
    • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
    • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

    Shipping & Returns

    Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

    * AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

    * UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

    * UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

    Framing tips

    Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

    The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

    If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

    If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

    The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

    Care Instructions

    The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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