Sonnini - [Atlas] Voyage en Grèce et en Turquie, fait par ordre de Louis XVI - 1801

"Voyage en Grèce et en Turquie, fait par ordre de Louis XVI" by Sonnini is a historical travel account documenting explorations in Greece and Turkey during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Commissioned under King Louis XVI of France, this volume captures observations of geography, culture, and antiquities from regions rich in classical heritage. Such voyages were part of early scholarly and imperial interests in the Mediterranean and Near East, contributing valuable insights into ancient civilizations and contemporary societies of that era. The work offers readers a glimpse into the art of travel writing before modern tourism, combining scientific, ethnographic, and artistic descriptions to inform European audiences about these historically significant lands.