description Andrees Allgemeiner Handatlas Overview
Andrees Allgemeiner Handatlas is a historical German world atlas first published in 1881 by Richard Andree and the Velhagen & Klasing publishing house. It went through multiple updated editions and became one of the most widely used German-language reference atlases of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The atlas contains detailed physical and political maps of the world, designed for use in schools, libraries, and private study. It remains a standard reference work for researchers studying 19th-century cartography.
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When was Andrees Allgemeiner Handatlas first published?
Andrees Allgemeiner Handatlas was first published in 1881. It was created by Richard Andree and issued by the German publishing house Velhagen & Klasing.
Why was Andrees Allgemeiner Handatlas important?
It became one of the widely used German-language reference atlases of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its appeal came from combining detailed maps with a practical hand-atlas format for home and school reference.
Who was Richard Andree?
Richard Andree was the German geographer and cartographer associated with the atlas. His name appears in the title because the work was built around his editorial and cartographic direction.
Did Andrees Allgemeiner Handatlas have more than one edition?
Yes, the atlas went through multiple updated editions after the original 1881 publication. Those revisions allowed maps to reflect changing political borders, railways, cities, and geographic knowledge.
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