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Carnaval de 1871; Wilhelm I of Prussia entering Paris, February 1871Carnaval de 1871 ; Wilhelm I of Prussia entering Paris, February 1871. Wilhelm I of Prussia was proclaimed the first Emperor of a united Germany in a ceremony in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles
Crown Prince Frederick William of Prussia, 1870. Frederick William of Prussia (1831-1888) married Queen Victorias eldest daughter, Victoria, in 1858
A Walk-Over?, 1918. German emperor Wilhelm II regarding Russia as a doormat to his new territories, while the Austrian emperor Charles I takes a more cautious approach. Cartoon from Punch
Punch cartoon on the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. Artist: Bernard PartridgePunch cartoon on the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. A German submarine torpedoed the Lusitania off the Irish coast on 7 May 1915. Although unarmed, she was carrying munitions
Wilhelm I, King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany, c1880. Wilhelm (1797-1888) became King of Prussia in 1861 and was proclaimed Emperor of Germany in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War
They Nibble!, 1915. Cartoon showing the Allies - France, Britain, Belgium, Russia and Serbia - nibbling away at the head of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. A print from Le Pays de France, 1 April 1915
Frederick III (1831-1888), Emperor of Germany, 1870. Frederick married Queen Victorias eldest daughter Victoria in 1858. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, London, 1870
Caricature of Wilhelm I of Prussia, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. From a private collection
Wilhelm I, King of Prussia, being proclaimed first Emperor of Germany, 1871. After the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, as a gesture of further humiliation of the French
Shades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of Frances glory, 1870. Artist: John TennielShades of Louis XIV and Napoleon I lamenting the fading of Frances glory, 1870. On 5 October 1870 Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia (foreground), made Versailles his headquarters
Wilhelm I becoming Emperor of Germany, 18 January 1871 (c1880). Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia from 1861, being proclaimed the first Emperor of Germany in the Hall of Mirrors, Versailles
Wilhelm I, Emperor of Germany, late 19th century. Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia from 1861and the first Emperor (Kaiser) of Germany from 1871
Britannia trying to restrain Napoleon III from embarking on war with Germany, 1870. Artist: John TennielBritannia trying to restrain Napoleon III from embarking on war with Germany, 1870. Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871. The French declaration was delivered to Berlin on 19 July
The Vigil, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Vigil, 1888. Wilhelm II is shown praying for guidance at the foot of the tomb of his late predecessor, Wilhelm I. Wilhelm II was the grandson of Queen Victoria and is here presented as a fine
Germany. March 9, 1888, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainGermany. March 9, 1888, 1888. The German Eagle sits mournfully on a rock high above the sinking sun. This cartoon illustrates the recent death of the German Emperor, Wilhelm I of Prussia
Call Off the Dogs!, 1871. Artist: Joseph SwainCall Off the Dogs!, 1871. Paris is brought to her knees by the Dogs of War - Famine, Fire and Sword. In the background, King William of the newly unified Germany gives an instruction that the dogs
Gaul to the New Caesar, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainGaul to the New Caesar, 1870. The figure of France declares Defiance Emperor, While I have Strength to Hurl it! France is depicted brandishing a broken and bloody sword at the Prussian Emperor
Demand Thy Life, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainDemand Thy Life, 1870. France is defiant under the attack of Wilhelm I of Prussia. France was on the verge of complete defeat in the war she had declared against Prussia
A Word to The Wise, 1870. Artist: Joseph SwainA Word to The Wise, 1870. In this cartoon, Britannia takes on the mantle of Homers Pallas Athene, with Wilhelm I of Prussia dressed (apart from the headgear) as Ulysses
A National Toast, 1858. Health and Happiness to the Bride and Bridegroom! (Hoorah!). Mr Punch, as the Peoples representative