John Dower Collection

Telegraph map of the Eastern World, 1865. Creator: John Dower
Telegraph map of the Eastern World, 1865. Map showing '...the progress of telegraphic communication from England in the directions of India, China

The seat of war in Denmark, 1864. Creator: John Dower
The seat of war in Denmark, 1864. The Second Schleswig War was the second military conflict over the Schleswig-Holstein Question of the nineteenth century

Plan of Naples, 1860. Creator: John Dower
Plan of Naples, 1860. Naples is built at the base and on the slopes of a range of hills which have the general form of an amphitheatre

Map of Central America shewing the Proposed Routes of Communication between the Atlantic & Pacific O Creator
Map of Central America shewing the Proposed Routes of Communication between the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans, 1856....and the Disputed Territories of British Honduras (Belize)

Plan of Constantinople and its Suburbs, 1856. Creator: John Dower
Plan of Constantinople and its Suburbs, 1856. Map showing the city of Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey), including the Golden Horn or the Port'; the Bosphorus or Channel of Constantinople

Sebastopol and Balaclava shewing the position of the Allied Forces, 1854. Creator: John Dower
Sebastopol and Balaclava shewing the position of the Allied Forces, 1854. Crimean War. The severe and costly battles of Balaclava and Inkerman

Map of the Crimea and plan of Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: John Dower
Map of the Crimea and plan of Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War. In the expectation of great sacrifices and severe contests that must attend the attack upon Sebastopol

Ground plan of the International Exhibition Building, 1862. Creator: John Dower
Ground plan of the International Exhibition Building, [South Kensington, London], 1862. Block Plan of the Building, representing the area as arranged with courts, trophies, fountains, &c

Plan of the galleries of the International Exhibition Building, 1862. Creator: John Dower
Plan of the galleries of the International Exhibition Building, [South Kensington, London], 1862. Block Plan of the Building, representing the area as arranged with courts, trophies, fountains, &c

Plan of the Thames Embankment, 1862. Creator: John Dower
Plan of the Thames Embankment, 1862. 'The commissioners...recommend that an embanked roadway of about two miles should be formed between Westminster-bridge and Battersea Park

Old Map of Birmingham 1834 by John Dower and William Orr
A highly detailed reproduction city map of Birmingham originally published in London, 1834. Interestingly it shows the planned route of the Grand Junction Railway coming into the North of Birmingham

Trade card for John Dower, geographical engraver and draughtsman, 19th century

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John Dower was a renowned historian whose work focused on the impact of Western imperialism and cultural exchange in East Asia. His groundbreaking research shed light on the complexities of cross-cultural interactions and challenged traditional narratives of history. Dower's meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of Japanese society earned him widespread acclaim among scholars and readers alike. Throughout his career, he strove to uncover hidden histories and give voice to marginalized perspectives, making invaluable contributions to the field of Asian studies. John Dower's legacy continues to inspire new generations of historians to explore the rich tapestry of global connections that shape our world today.