'The Middle East'. With manuscript additions showing areas of British direct control and spheres of special political influence
Date:
1914/1917
Description:
Abstract: Published by 'Admiralty War Staff I[ntelligence].D[ivision].' Covers the Middle East and south-west Asia. Printed map sheet portrays hydrology, railways, settlements, place names and international boundaries. Watercolour shading has been added to show areas of 'British direct control' and 'Spheres of special political interest (British)'.Creation date derived from railway information and extent of British control and political interest.Verso bears the manuscript annotation 'Middle East'.Physical description: Materials: Printed in colour, with manuscript additions in ink and watercolourDimensions: 358 x 360mm, on sheet 431 x 408mm