Feature Points * VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1897 The Century Atlas Chinese Empire Map Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order maps are made in the USA and each map is inspected for quality. This beautiful artwork is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage maps look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well. * MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality map print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper posters. We use thick, fine art print quality matte paper. Our professional's choice matte paper displays artwork in high detail without glare. The color is vibrant and text is easy to read. When framed, this map looks absolutely stunning. * A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1897 Chinese Empire History Map A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic map and its significance. * READY TO FRAME: This print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our maps are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each map is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid tube. * HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old maps have tears, folds, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance maps while keeping its historical character. All our maps are proudly made in the USA. Customers all over the world love our vintage maps and we know you will too. Additional Information Produced by Benjamin Eli Smith, this depiction of the Century Atlas of China in 1897 remains an enduring part of cartographical history that illustrates the evolution and development of unique styles and technological advances in both printmaking and mapping as the twentieth century approached. The Century series was a long-running piece that was highly valued and used to educate citizens on international geopolitics and borders. This map features two insets that highlight Hong Kong and Peking. Peking, which is now known as Beijing and with more than twenty-one million residents, is the most populous capital city on the planet. Smith was born in Beirut during the Ottoman Empire and became the editor-in-chief of the Century Dictionary in 1894 and would go on to translate Schwegler's "History of Philosophy" as well as Cicero's "De Amicitia." The nation bears a rich history and is the home of numerous innovations, including paper and gunpowder, which were developed during the Qing Dynasty prior to the revolution of 1912 when the Republic of China was established after the Chinese Monarchy was overthrown. Hundreds of thousands of tourists are attracted to China annually for visits to historic sites, including the Great Wall and other architectural sites. This depiction's unique aesthetic and distinctive style immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. As the nation neared the turn of the century, there was an increased interest in international trade as transportation allowed greater access for markets in Asia and beyond.