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Tvrcici Imperii descriptio
Only partial translations or excerpts exist. This is the first complete English translation.
'Turcici Imperii descriptio' is a specific map and accompanying text by Abraham Ortelius, first published in his 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum' (1570). While the 'Theatrum' as a whole was translated into English (e.g., the 1606 edition), this specific map description is a component of a larger atlas. There is no evidence of a standalone, complete English translation of this specific Latin text. It is likely that the text has appeared in English as part of the various editions of the 'Theatrum', but as a distinct work, it has not been translated independently.
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A text by Ortelius, Abraham. About the author (Ortelius, Abraham): Abraham Ortelius was a cartographer, geographer, and cosmographer from Antwerp in the Spanish Netherlands. He is recognized as the creator of the first modern atl...