Old Satirical Map of Europe, 1900 by Fredrick Rose - John Bull Propaganda Serio-Comic, Octopus Nikolai II Russian Empire murchison Ireland was rather oddly shaped

Ireland was rather oddly shaped back in 1605

work leaving or housewarming gift for someone from New Zealand or is interested in the history of the British colonies during World War 2

villages and cities in Lancashire are already visible in this map

This map is quite intentionally designed to elicit strong emotions in the viewer

also known as The Great War

Old Satirical Map of Europe, 1900 by Fredrick Rose - John Bull Propaganda Serio-Comic, Octopus Nikolai II Russian Empire murchison Ireland was rather oddly shapedThis fascinatingly unique and interesting map, designed by Frederick Rose in 1900, shows a "serio comic" (serious funny) view of the looming threat of Russia over Europe. Each country, for some reason, is represented by an animal or person. The UK is, of course, shown as its national personification, John Bull. In this map the UK is being attacked by two cats (regions of South Africa), but he's well equipped with shells labelled with various members