Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1918 Balkan Peninsula 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 1918 The Balkans Map Print. 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
This ethnographic map of the Balkan Peninsula illustrates how the region was transformed following both World War I and World War II, which brought dramatic geopolitical and ethnic changes throughout the 20th century. As political regimes shifted, new divisions emerged between the Balkan Peninsula, the Soviet Union, and the democratic nations of Western Europe and North America. Produced by American cartographer William A. Briesemeister for the American Geographical Society of New York, this map provides a historical snapshot of a region long defined by complex cultural identities and shifting borders.
The term Balkan Peninsula was first introduced by German geographer August Zeune, and throughout the 19th century, it was often synonymous with the remaining Ottoman provinces in Europe. In the modern era, the region is more commonly referred to as Southeast Europe, though its geographic definition remains nuanced and debated. This map, with its distinctive style and classic aesthetic, transports the viewer back in time, offering a compelling visual representation of the region's historical evolution.
As a geographic link between the Middle East and Western Europe, the Balkan Peninsula has played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural and political landscape of the surrounding continents. With numerous independent nations, its history is marked by cross-cultural influences and centuries of transformation.
This map is a remarkable piece of European cartographical history, preserving the ethnographic landscape of the Balkans during a period of profound change.
