Map of the kingdoms of Congo, Angola and Benguela with neighboring countries. From English - Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Date :
Between 1740 and 1749
Type of image :
Gravure sur cuivre
Dimensions (HxL cm) :
31x49.5 cm
Topic :
Storage Location :
GE DD-2987 (8256)
Description
In addition to the kingdoms of Congo, Angola and Benguela, this map geographically locates Monomotapa, where Diderot places Les Bijoux indiscrets, and the kingdom of Butua (Abutua), where Sade develops, in Aline et Valcour, the dystopia of Mâacoro.
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Technical Data
Notice #025460
Image editing :
Image web
Image Origin :
Copyright / Photographer :
Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France