Pictorial map of the city of Paris and its environs, showing the principal buildings, monuments, parks, etc., the French fortifications, and the Prussian lines of investment.
Bird's-eye view of Paris in January of 1871 being besieged by Prussian forces during the climax of the Franco-Prussian War. The Prussian frontline and earthworks can be seen encircling Paris as Prussian cannons engage a number of French forts. Numerous buildings, churches, parks, schools, forts, bridges, opera houses, theaters, streets and monuments have been labeled, including the Palace of Versailles.; "Supplement to Harper's Weekly, February 11, 1871."
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