Throughout history, maps have been used to navigate the globe but have also been used to express a particular view of the world. Typically, maps were creating with beautiful artwork in eye catching colors. The presentation of the map was as important as the information itself and was used to captivate and convince the reader of the intended statement. I'm not sure what the message is here but the mighty British warthog is shown towering over Turkey as a money hungry beast driven by a tiny Winston Churchill upon it's shoulder. The battle of Gallipoli had yet to happen at this point but this propaganda map is an eerie depiction of the battle to come. Russia is shown as a scary ravenous beast prepared to defend it's sea route against Britain.
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