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Rare map and view from Relationis Historicae Semestralis Autumnalis Continuatio, by. Jacobi Franci .
This map and accompanying view, printed in 1722, offer a contemporary geographical and strategic depiction of the Caspian Sea region and the city of Astrakhan during the ongoing Russo-Persian War (1722–1723). Oriented with eat at the top, the map delineates the territories surrounding the Caspian, highlighting the Volga Delta and the critical port city of Astrakhan, which served as a key military and logistical base for Peter the Great's Persian Campaign.
This image depicts a historical map detailing the Caspian Sea region during the Russo-Persian War (1722–1723). The central focus includes the Russian fleet navigating the Caspian Sea, symbolizing Peter the Great's maritime strategy during his campaign to expand Russian influence into Persia. The label "Russische Flotte" marks the Russian naval presence, which was a key element in securing control over strategic coastal cities, including Baku, highlighted here.
The map visually records the attack on the area around Baku, an important city in the Caspian region known for its strategic and economic significance, particularly due to its location and resources. Russian forces, supported by their naval fleet, targeted Baku and other coastal cities to establish dominance over the western and southern Caspian shores. The fleet's positioning indicates the use of naval power to project force inland, disrupt Safavid defenses, and secure control of vital trade and resource centers.
Nearby cities, such as Derbent (noted here as "die Stadt Derbent"), are also illustrated as key strategic locations. Derbent fell to Russian forces early in the campaign, and the capture of Baku followed as part of Russia's broader effort to exploit the weakened Safavid Empire. The image reflects the geopolitical ambitions of Russia during the war, emphasizing the role of naval supremacy and territorial expansion in Peter the Great's strategy to secure access to trade routes and resources along the Caspian Sea.
The detailed view of Astrakhan captures its bustling activity as a vital hub of Russian trade and military operations. Positioned at the mouth of the Volga River, Astrakhan was instrumental in staging naval expeditions and supplying troops as Peter the Great launched his offensive across the Caspian to secure Russian dominance in the region.
The map and view reflect the geopolitical ambitions of the Russian Empire, documenting its efforts to exploit the disarray in Persia and establish control over strategic trade routes and vital resources along the Caspian Sea.
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