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The Basilica of Aachen, or Aix-La-Chapelle, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Basilica of Aachen, or Aix-La-Chapelle, 1890. Aachen Cathedral was constructed by order of emperor Charlemagne, who was buried here after his death in 814
Francis Rabelais, (c1483-1553), c1890. Creator: UnknownFrancis Rabelais, 1890. Francois Rabelais (c1483-1553) French Renaissance writer, physician, humanist, monk and Greek scholar. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Solyman the Magnificent, c1530-1540, (1890). Creator: UnknownSolyman the Magnificent, c1530-1540, (1890). Suleyman the Magnificent (1494-1566) longest-reigning Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1520-1566
House of Pizarro, Cuzco, 1890. Creator: UnknownHouse of Pizarro, Cuzco, 1890. Colonial villa of Francisco Pizarro, (c1471-1541) Spanish colonist of the Inca who arrived in Cusco in 1533. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Facade of Native Palace in Yucatan, 1890. Creator: UnknownFacade of Native Palace in Yucatan, 1890. Decorative stonework on Mayan palace. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. IV - Modern History", by Edmund Ollier
The Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Augustine of Canterbury (6th century-died c 604) Benedictine monk and first Archbishop of Canterbury arrivied on the Isle of Thanet in AD597
Church of Santa Croce, Florence, 1890. Creator: UnknownChurch of Santa Croce, Florence, 1890. The Basilica di Santa Croce, principal Franciscan church in Florence, is the burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli
King John at Poitiers, (1356), 1890. Creator: UnknownKing John at Poitiers, (1356), 1890. John II of France (1319-1364), surrounded and captured by the French army of Edward the Black Prince at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356 during the Hundred Years
Execution of Joan of Arc, (30 May 1431), 1890. Creator: UnknownExecution of Joan of Arc, (30 May 1431), 1890. Joan of Arc (1412-1431) was canonized as a Roman Catholic saint for the part she played in the Hundred Years War
Place De La Pucelle, Rouen, 1890. Creator: UnknownPlace De La Pucelle, Rouen, 1890. Statue of Joan of Arc (1412-1431) in Place De La Pucelle, Rouen. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Duke Rudolf IV as Founder of the Stephen Cathedral, (c1360), 1890. Creator: UnknownDuke Rudolf IV as Founder of the Stephen Cathedral, (c1360), 1890. Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria (1339-1365) House of Habsburg with plans for St. Stephens Cathedral, Vienna
Palace of the Bohemian Kings and Cathedral of Hradschin, Prague, 1890. Creator: UnknownPalace of the Bohemian Kings and Cathedral of Hradschin, Prague, 1890. Prague Castle and Royal Palace, dating from 9th century
Salisbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: UnknownSalisbury Cathedral, 1890. Anglican English Gothic cathedral in Salisbury, completed from 1220-1258, has the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom
Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: UnknownBell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Bell Harry Tower, designed by John Wastell during 15th century at Canterbury cathedral, listed as a World Heritage Site
Porch of St. Sebalds Church, Nuremberg, 1890. Creator: UnknownPorch of St. Sebalds Church, Nuremberg, 1890. Construction of St. Sebaldus Church, Nuremberg began in 1225 and was completed by 1273-75 with a Romanesque basilica
Castle of the Popes, Avignon, 1890. Creator: UnknownCastle of the Popes, Avignon, 1890. Palais des Papes, medieval gothic fortress and palace, papal residence and seat of Western Christianity during 14th century
Capture of Calais by the French Under the Duke of Guise, (1558), 1890. Creator: UnknownCapture of Calais by the French Under the Duke of Guise, 1890. The Siege of Calais was fought in early 1558 when Henry II of France sent Francis, Duke of Guise, to English-held Calais
The Battle of Marston Moor, (2 July 1644), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Battle of Marston Moor, (2 July 1644), 1890. The Battle of Marston Moor on 2 July 1644, during the First English Civil War
The Royal Palace, Amsterdam, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Royal Palace, Amsterdam, 1890. On the west side of Dam Square, the Royal Palace was was built as a city hall during the Dutch Golden Age by Jacob van Campen in the 17th century
The Massacre of St. Bartholomew, (1572), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Massacre of St. Bartholomew, (1572), 1890. In 1572 a wave of Catholic mob violence, directed against Huguenots during the French Wars of Religion
The Tower of London, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Tower of London, 1890. Castle on the River Thames, founded 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest of England, the White Tower built by William the Conqueror in 1079 became a symbol of oppression
Signing of the Treaty of Westphalia, 24 October 1648, (1890). Creator: UnknownSigning of the Treaty of Westphalia, 24 October 1648, (1890). Signed on 24 October 1648 to mark the end of the Thirty Years War
The Kremlin, Moscow, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Kremlin, Moscow, 1890. A fortified complex in Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River. During the Imperial period, from early 18th- late 19th century, the walls were traditionally painted white
Paris in the Seventeenth Century, (1890). Creator: UnknownParis in the Seventeenth Century, (1890). During the 17th century, Paris was ruled by three monarchs; Henry IV, Louis XIII, and Louis XIV, From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Escurial, near Madrid, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Escurial, near Madrid, 1890. El Escorial, historic residence of the King of Spain, in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Philip II of Spain engaged Spanish architect Juan Bautista de Toledo on designs
Cardinal Mazarin, c1640-1650, (1890). Creator: UnknownCardinal Mazarin, c1640-1650, (1890). Cardinal Jules Mazarin (1602-1661), Italian cardinal, diplomat and politician, who served as the chief minister to the kings of France Louis XIII
Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, c1590-1600, (1890). Creator: UnknownRobert Devereux, Earl of Essex, c1590-1600, (1890). Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1565-1601) English nobleman and favourite of Elizabeth I
The Battle of Blenheim, (1704), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Battle of Blenheim, (1704), 1890. Battle of Blenheim on 13 August 1704, was a battle fought at Blindheim in the War of the Spanish Succession, the Duke of Marlborough led allied forces
The Old Bank of England, Looking from the Mansion House, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Old Bank of England, Looking from the Mansion House, 1890. The Old Bank of England, buit in 1886 by Sir Arthur Blomfield in grand Italianate style
Mausoleum of Akbar, Secundra, 1890. Creator: UnknownMausoleum of Akbar, Secundra, 1890. The tomb of the Mughal emperor, Akbar built in 1605-1613, in Sikandra, a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, 1890. Creator: UnknownHolyrood Palace, Edinburgh, 1890. Official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, built c1671-1678 for James V by architect Sir William Bruce with repairs by the Robert Reid c1824-1834
Assassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Creator: UnknownAssassination of Henry, Duke of Guise, (December 1588), 1890. Henry I, Duke of Guise (1550-1588) founded the Catholic League and was a key figure in the French Wars of Religion
Louis XIV, c1680-1690, (1890). Creator: UnknownLouis XIV, c1680-1690, (1890). Louis XIV (1638-1715), monarch of the House of Bourbon and King of France for 72 years and 110 days. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Tomb of Solyman the Magnificent and Roxolana, Constantinople, 1890. Creator: UnknownTomb of Solyman the Magnificent and Roxolana, Constantinople, 1890. Domed mausoleums of Suleyman the Magnificent (1494-1566)
The Royal Palace, Stockholm, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Royal Palace, Stockholm, 1890. Stockholm Palace, Baroque design by Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, completed in 1754. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Pass of Thermopylae, 1890. Creator: UnknownPass of Thermopylae, 1890. Thermopylae, a narrow coastal passage, -famous for the battle between the Greek Spartans and invading Persian forces in 480 BC
The Battle of Marathon, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Battle of Marathon, 1890. Battle of Marathon in 490 BC was the first Persian invasion of Greece. Fought between the citizens of Athens and a Persian army under orders of Darius I
Temple at Paestum, Restored, 1890. Creator: UnknownTemple at Paestum, Restored, 1890. Paestum was a major ancient Greek city with three temples dating from c600-450 BC. The Temple of Hera II was built c450BC
Athens, 1890. Creator: UnknownAthens, 1890. Athens, capital and largest city of Greece, from 900 BC onwards one of the leading centres of trade and prosperity in the region
Slaughter off the Pisistratidae, 1890. Creator: UnknownSlaughter off the Pisistratidae, 1890. Attack of Hipparchus and Hippias sons of Pisistratus by the Tyrannicides, Harmodius and Aristogeiton at the 514 BC Panathenaic Festival
Clisthenes at the Olympic Games, 1890. Creator: UnknownClisthenes at the Olympic Games, 1890. Cleisthenes also Clisthenes or Kleisthenes, tyrant of Sicyon from c600-560 BC, won the Olympics as a chariot racer
Map of the Peloponnesus, 1890. Creator: UnknownMap of the Peloponnesus, 1890. The Peloponnesus or Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece, named after Pelops in Greek mythology, the first Olympic Games were held at Olympia
Olympic Games, 1890. Creator: UnknownOlympic Games, 1890. The ancient games were also a religious festival, held in honour of Zeus, king of the gods, the first Olympics is dated to 776BC
Temple at Olympia, Restored, 1890. Creator: UnknownTemple at Olympia, Restored, 1890. The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was an ancient Greek temple, built c470-457BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Sports of Greek Girls, 1890. Creator: UnknownSports of Greek Girls, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier
The Funeral of Hector, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Funeral of Hector, 1890. In Greekand Roman mythology, Hector was a Trojan prince and hero of Troy in the Trojan War. Killed by Achilles his body was dragged through the dirt before being
The Theseum at Athens, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Theseum at Athens, 1890. Temple of Hephaestus or Theseion, doric temple in the Agora of Athens built 449-415BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
Gate of the Lions at Mycenae, 1890. Creator: UnknownGate of the Lions at Mycenae, 1890. Lion Gate, main entrance to the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae, southern Greece, built c1250 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol