1799 Clement Cruttwell Map of France in Provinces Description: A
fine 1799 map of France Divided into Provinces by the English
map publisher Clement Cruttwell. France was organized into
provinces until March 4, 1790, when the establishment of the
department system superseded provinces. The change was an
attempt to eradicate local loyalties based on feudal ownership
of land and focus all loyalty on the central government in
Paris. There were roughly 40 provinces in France before they
were abolished. Maps displays all provinces, including the
province of Île-de-France, the center of power during most of
French history. Many atlas produced during this period thus
included two maps of France, one in Provinces, and one in
Departments. Includes parts adjacent Austrian Netherlands,
Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Includes rivers,
political boundaries, important cities, ports and gulfs.
Mountains and other topographical features shown by profile.
Outline color and fine copper plate engraving in the minimalist