Adriano Balbi and Conrad Malte-Brun's System of Universal Geography was one of the most influential works of geographic scholarship in the nineteenth century. The text provides a detailed survey of the world's geography, including discussions of the physical features of the earth, its climate zones, and its people. The authors also offer extensive statistical data on each nation, including population estimates, economic indicators, and cultural information. This work is an essential resource for scholars of geography, history, and international relations.

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