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NOTICE:
The maps shown here, as well as the Q&A, are outdated. The new series can be accessed through the threadmarks.

The Warlord Atlas is a history of the Republic of China, running from 1910 to 1958 (although the latest maps I've produced yet are 1939). It is meant to be used a reference for basemaps, a source of inspiration for people creating alternate history, and a general learning tool.

This project is currently a work-in-progress that will be updated whenever I have the time to make a new map. If you notice something that doesn't seem right, or don't understand something then please point it out and this atlas will be better for it.

If you want to use my base maps yourself, then they can be found in later posts. Feel free to use them for any purpose.

Colour Scheme:
Basic Colour: Polity Proper/Crown Colony
Lighter #1 - Viceroyalty/Personal Union
Lighter #2 - Military Administration/Subject Warlord
Lighter #3 - Puppet/Satellite
Darker #1 - Territory/Colony
Darker #2 - Protectorate/Autonomous Government

Q&A:
Q: Why are all of the names wrong?
A: This atlas is in Wade-Giles (because that is the transliteration that was used in the early 20th century) and it will stay that way.

Q: Why didn't you add the Indian princely states [or any other such feature]
A: This is an atlas of China, and although it mentions some events outside China, and you can see countries that are not China (see list 2a "Countries that are not China") on the periphery, they are not the main focus. Also I can't find any re-projection software.

Q: What sources do you use to make this?
A: Wikipedia, some other sites, and the relevant books I have at my disposal.

Q: What program do you use to make your maps?
A: GIMP

And without further delay, here is the atlas: