Medieval fortifications of the Lower Danube Region as captured in catographic sources Cover Image

Fortificațiile medievale ale regiunii dunărene inferioare surprinse în documente cartografice
Medieval fortifications of the Lower Danube Region as captured in catographic sources

Author(s): Ginel Lazăr
Subject(s): History, Cultural history, Maps / Cartography, Middle Ages
Published by: MUZEUL NAȚIONAL DE ISTORIE A ROMÂNIEI
Keywords: medieval fortifications; Lower Danube region; cartographic documents;

Summary/Abstract: The evolution of the military system of Danubian fortifications is represented on many maps, which constitutes an important historiographic source. Even though not all maps contain well documented information, some even being erroneous, on the whole a correct general image can be outlined. The author selected the most accessible maps of the Danubian region or which treat contextually the mentioned area. This study is going to present how fortresses in the Lower Danube region were depicted cartographically, in hope that this method will be useful for specialized historiography.

  • Issue Year: 33/2021
  • Issue No: 33
  • Page Range: 5-24
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Romanian