{"product_id":"europe-political-map-poster-1938-vintage-pre-wwii-europe-wall-art","title":"Europe Political Map Poster (1938) - Vintage Pre-WWII Europe Wall Art","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"clsb collapsible_default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" class=\"valueFieldDisplayNameTD\"\u003e\n\u003carticle dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eStep back into one of the most pivotal moments in European history with this exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eEurope Political Map Poster\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting the continent as it stood on \u003cstrong\u003e31 December 1938\u003c\/strong\u003e, only months before the outbreak of the Second World War. Published by the \u003cstrong\u003eIstituto Italiano d'Arti Grafiche\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bergamo, this remarkable map captures Europe's rapidly changing political landscape during the final months of the interwar period.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map presents the political borders, major cities, rivers, coastlines, mountain ranges, and national boundaries of Europe with outstanding precision. It documents a continent undergoing dramatic geopolitical transformation following the \u003cstrong\u003eMunich Agreement of 1938\u003c\/strong\u003e, illustrating territorial changes that reshaped Central and Eastern Europe in the final months before World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo detailed inset maps compare territorial boundaries before and after the Munich Agreement, providing valuable historical context for one of the defining diplomatic events of the twentieth century. These additions make the map not only a geographic reference but also a visual record of the political developments that preceded the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive decorative border designed to resemble a cinematic filmstrip surrounds the map, featuring advertisements and logos of major Italian textile companies associated with \u003cstrong\u003eSNIA Viscosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003eSNIA Lanital\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSniaviscosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eIvorea Rayon\u003c\/strong\u003e. This unique combination of commercial design and scientific cartography reflects the close relationship between industry, propaganda, and visual culture in late-1930s Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the map is regarded as an exceptionally rare historical document. According to published research, only \u003cstrong\u003eone known surviving copy\u003c\/strong\u003e is recorded in the collections of the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman National Library of Economics\u003c\/strong\u003e in Kiel, making it one of the rarest large-format political maps of pre-war Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining historical cartography, political history, graphic design, and rare collectible value, this vintage Europe map is perfect for historians, collectors, educators, genealogists, and anyone fascinated by the geopolitical history of twentieth-century Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ereproduction print\u003c\/strong\u003e of a historical map\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Istituto italiano d'arti grafiche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1938\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Strategy Maps","offers":[{"title":"Unframed \/ 91x61cm | 24x36in","offer_id":54864579297622,"sku":null,"price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unframed \/ 70x50cm | 28x20in","offer_id":54864579330390,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Frame \/ 91x61cm | 24x36in","offer_id":54864579363158,"sku":null,"price":88.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Frame \/ 70x50cm | 28x20in","offer_id":54864579395926,"sku":null,"price":75.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/3786\/0438\/files\/EuropePoliticalMapPoster_1938_-VintagePre-WWIIEuropeWallArt_c12add65-919c-4803-a054-ae52d83ce120.jpg?v=1785617515","url":"https:\/\/es.strategymaps.co\/en\/products\/europe-political-map-poster-1938-vintage-pre-wwii-europe-wall-art","provider":"Strategy Maps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}