Sign In

- Or use -
Forgot Password Create Account
Description

 The "Carte Encyprotye de France Contenant Toutes les Villes Du Royaume," published in 1816, is an extensive and detailed map that meticulously depicts France and its neighboring regions. This map was designed to provide a comprehensive view of the geographical and political landscape of post-Napoleonic France, including its towns, cities, and administrative boundaries.

This map illustrates the entire territory of France, extending into parts of neighboring countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain. It shows an intricate network of towns and cities, with each region's borders clearly delineated. The map includes a wealth of geographic details, such as rivers, mountain ranges, and other significant landmarks, highlighting the diverse topography of France and its environs.

The work includes an inset map of the region around Paris, which provides an enlarged and more detailed view of the capital and its surrounding areas. This inset map showcases the dense urban layout of Paris and its environs, emphasizing the city's central role in French political, economic, and cultural life during the early 19th century. It highlights key locations and infrastructures, such as roads and significant buildings, offering valuable insights into the urban planning and development of Paris during this period.  

Adrien-Hubert Brué Biography

Andre Hubert Brué was a French geographer and cartographer. Born in Paris, he served in the French Navy, joining the Baudin expedition to the Pacific (1800-1804). After his sea service, Brué applied his navigation and charting skills to creating finely-crafted maps, which were renowned for their crisp engraving and accuracy. He drew directly on the copper of the plate, creating what he called encyprotypes. He is best known for the Atlas universal de géographie physique, politique, ancienne et moderne.