9th Century Collection (page 10)

Ribat, Sousse, Tunisia. The Ribat in the port city of Sousse is a fortress which dates from the 9th century

Doorway overlooking the River Tigris, ruins of the Caliphs Palace, Samarra, Iraq, 1977. Samarra was made the capital of the Muslim Caliphate in 836 by Caliph Al-Mu tadid

Ruins of the Caliphs Palace, Samarra, Iraq, 1977. Samarra was made the capital of the Muslim Caliphate in 836 by Caliph Al-Mu tadid

Top of the minaret of the Great Mosque, Samarra, Iraq, 1977. This great spiral minaret was built in the mid 9th century by the Abbasid Caliph Al-Mutawakkil

Stairway of the minaret of the Great Mosque, Samarra, Iraq, 1977. This great spiral minaret was built in the mid 9th century by the Abbasid Caliph Al-Mutawakkil

Minaret from within the Friday Mosque, Samarra, Iraq, 1977. This great spiral minaret was built in the mid 9th century by the Abbasid Caliph Al-Mutawakkil

King Alfred the Great, forming a Code of Laws, and Dividing the Kingdom into Counties, c1787
King Alfred the Great, forming a Code of Laws, and Dividing the Kingdom into Counties, Tythings, Hundreds, &c. c1787. From A New

Karl der Grosze 1742-1814, 1934. Charlemagne or Charles the Great (742- 814), Charles I was the King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774 and Emperor of the Romans from 800

Baptism of King Guthorm, 878 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Baptism of King Guthrum, 1864. Guthrum or Gu├░rum (died c.890), christened Aethelstan on his conversion to Christianity in 878, was King of the Danish Vikings in the Danelaw

Edmund, King of East Anglia, killed by the Danes, 9th Century (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Edmund, King of East Anglia, killed by the Danes, 1864. In 869, the Great Heathen Army advanced on East Anglia and the kingdom was devastated

Alfred in the Isle of Nobles, 1838. Alfred the Great (849-899), King of Wessex from 871 to 899. From The History of England, Vol. 1, by David Hume, Esq. & Hewson Clarke, Esq

King Alfred in the Danish Camp, c1884. Artist: Thomas Strong Seccombe
King Alfred in the Danish Camp, c1884. Alfred was king of the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871-899 AD. Here, Alfred, in disguise, sings in the camp of Guthrum the Danish king

England first divided in counties, hundreds, and tythings by Alfred the Great, c880s (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Statue of King Alfred the Great, Winchester, Hampshire, early 20th century(?). The statue, by Hamo Thornycroft, was unveiled in 1899, to commemorate the millenary of Alfreds death. From Winchester

Emperor Kanmu, who established the Japanese Law of Succession, 1907
Emperor Kanmu (737-806), who established the Japanese Law of Succession, 1907. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

King Alfreds long-ships defeat the Danes 877, 1925-1927. Artist: Colin Unwin Gill
King Alfreds long-ships defeat the Danes, 877, 1925-1927. One of the murals from St Stephens Hall, Palace of Westminster, London. From The Studio Volume 94

The division of England into Counties, Hundreds & Tythings by Alfred the Great, 1808. Artist: Ambrose William Warren
The division of England into Counties, Hundreds & Tythings by Alfred the Great, 1808

Abbess of Coldingham StAebbe the younger semi-mythological Abbess 870AD. Artist: Grignion
Abbess of Coldingham St Aebbe the younger semi-mythological Abbess 870AD cutting of her nose and upper lip as an example to her Nuns to follow to prevent being Ravished by the Danes.The Complete

King David enthroned, dancers, end of 9th century (890-900), Abbey of St Gall. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948

The tomb of Zubayda, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A Kerim
The tomb of Zubayda, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Zubayda (d832) was the wife of Harun El Rashid (763-809), the fourth Abbasid caliph

Earthenware vase, Chinese, Tang dynasty, 618-907 (1925). Incised through a white slip and painted in coloured glazes. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Detail of a picture of Paradise, Chinese, Tang dynasty, 618-907 (1925). Painting on silk. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Frankish woman of the time of the Carolingians, 890-900 (1882-1884). The Carolingian dynasty was founded by Charles Martel (686-741)

Carolingian queen, 7th-10th century (1882-1884). The Carolingian dynasty was founded by Charles Martel (686-741) They became rulers of the Franks in 751 when Pepin the Short overthrew the last

Frankish count leaving for war, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). Artist: Felix Henri Emmanuel Philippoteaux
Frankish count leaving for war, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Chief of the Franks, c5th-9th century (1882-1884). Artist: Meunier
Chief of the Franks, c5th-9th century (1882-1884). On horseback, carrying a mace. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Statue of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, 1882-1884. Artist: E Bocourt
Statue of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, 1882-1884. King of the Franks from 768, Charlemagne (c742-814) was crowned Emperor of the Romans in 800 AD by Leo III

Charlemage hunting, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). Artist: Serm
Charlemage hunting, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). Hunting in an Oriental/Eastern style with falcons. King of the Franks from 768

The baths of Charlemagne, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). Artist: A Tauxier
The baths of Charlemagne, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, late 8th - early 9th century (1882-1884). King of the Franks from 768

The Round Tower of Swords, Dublin, Ireland, from the east, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd
The Round Tower of Swords, Dublin, Ireland, from the east, 1924-1926. Irelands distinctive round towers are thought to have been built between 800 and 1000

King Constantine I of Scotland being slain by the Danes in 877, c1920. Artist: Margaret Dovaston
King Constantine I of Scotland being slain by the Danes in 877, c1920. From Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, volume I, by Walter Hutchinson (London, c1920s)

The Murder of Cenulph (d821), King of Mercia, 19th century. Artist: W Small
The Murder of Cenulph (d821), King of Mercia, 19th century

The Emperor Charlemagne (742-814), 1870. A 19th century version of an earlier original from the book of the Gospels of Charlemagne, held by the library of the Louvre, Paris

Charles le Chauve, 9th century, 1849
King Charles II of France and the Holy Roman Empire (823-877), 9th century (1849). Charles II was Holy Roman Emperor (875-877) and King of West Francia (840-877)

Charles the Simple (879-929), 16th century (1849). Also known as Charles III. A 19th century version based on an original 16th century manuscript illustration in the Rois de France, by du Tillet

Nobelwomen, 9th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 9th century manuscript illustration in the bible of Charles le Chauve, held by the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Commemoration of the second council of Nice, 9th-10th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 9th-10th manuscript illustration in the Monologue Grec

Funeral in St Cesaire, 9th century (1849)
Funeral in St Cesaire, 9th century, (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 9th century manuscript illustration found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris

The Emperor Charlemagne (742-814), 1849. The Motto, In scelus exurgo, sceleris discrimina purgo, is written on a scroll round the sword held in his right hand

Illuminated initials I and N, 9th century. Beginning of the Gospel of St John, decorated with an interlace pattern, originally produced in Northern France in the second half of the 9th century

Names of the four Evangelists, c800 AD. The names of the gospel writers Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, in a roundel with cockerels and peacocks

St Matthew, c800 AD. St Matthew seated, holding his Gospel, from the Harley Golden Gospels, produced in the Carolingian Empire

A great Viking, c1920. Artist: Hermanus Koekkoek
A great Viking, 19th century. A Victorian portrait of Rorik or Hrorek (c810-880AD), a Jutish Viking

Canterbury burned by the Danes, 851 AD, (c1920). Artist: A Pearse
Canterbury burned by the Danes, 851 AD, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Stern view of the Oseberg Viking ship after months of excavation, Norway, c1904-1905. The oak ship, which was found in a large burial mound

Egbert, King of Wessex, 1786. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1786]

Pope Adrian III. Adrian (Hadrian) III was pope from 884-885

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