Battle of Cannae by James Strachan-Davidson, 1897 Size:30x40in (75x100cm) showcasing the burgeoning infrastructure and

showcasing the burgeoning infrastructure and natural beauty of this vast territory

a time when the spice trade and maritime dominance shaped the world's geopolitical landscape

Vienna (illustration/vignette)

Reggio Calabria (180

Battle of Cannae by James Strachan-Davidson, 1897 Size:30x40in (75x100cm) showcasing the burgeoning infrastructure andBattle of Cannae by James Strachan Davidson is a superb 1897 antique colour lithograph that fuses cartography with historical narrative to illuminate one of antiquitys most decisive clashes. Created for an educational history volume by the eminent classicist, this map presents the 216 BC encounter in which Hannibal defeated the Romans during the Second Punic War. With Roman troop placements clearly articulated in red and opposing forces set out in