Italy - Duchy of Parma and Modena, the Grand Duchy of Tuscany // Kingdom of Sardinia (Piedmont), the Kingdom; J. M.le Maréchal, rue S.t Jean, 48 Bruxelles - Carte du Théâtre de la Guerre d'Italie - 1851-1860

Rare and fascinating geographic-military map published in Brussels in 1859, specifically created for the public and the European high commands in order to follow the tumultuous and historic operations of the Second Italian War of Independence.

The map covers in great detail the entire theater of the conflicts of Northern and Central Italy, returning the geopolitical snapshot of the country immediately before the great annexation plebiscites. The borders of the Kingdom of Sardinia (Piedmont), the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (under Austrian rule), the Duchies of Parma and Modena, the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, and the northern legations of the Papal States are clearly identifiable.

The work is distinguished by exceptional logistical detail: in addition to the orography and hydrography, the historical railways (the first Italian railway network), the main roads, telegraphs, and strategic fortifications (notably the Quadrilateral area) are meticulously traced.

Technical Details and Cartouches

• In the lower left corner: Rich explanatory apparatus including the symbol of the Quartier général, the Légende (with symbols for fortifications, railways in operation or under construction, roads and state borders) and the graphic scales in kilometers and leagues (Échelles).
• Geographical coverage: From Lyon and Marseille (France) to the west, up to Trieste and Fiume to the east; from Trento and Switzerland to the north, down to Rome (the Papal States) to the south.

State of Conservation
Genuine specimen in good overall condition. Antique map with normal and light editorial insert folds
Small marginal tears along the white border