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Hf Helmolt Collection

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Remains of the house of the banker Lucius Caecilius Iucundus, Pompeii, (1902)

Remains of the house of the banker Lucius Caecilius Iucundus, Pompeii, (1902). The Tablinum, seen from the Atrium. The house was partially destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Map of Ancient Greece, 1902

Map of Ancient Greece, 1902. Illustration from The Worlds History, The Mediterranean Nations, by Dr H F Helmolt, Volume IV, published by William Heinemann, (London, 1902)

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Matei Basarab, Prince of Wallachia and Moldavia, c1906, (1907)

Matei Basarab, Prince of Wallachia and Moldavia, c1906, (1907). Michael the Brave, Prince of Wallachia (1588-1654) noted for introducing the printing press to Wallachia (1634)

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Mongolian Empire from 12th-15th Century, c1903, (1904)

The Mongolian Empire from 12th-15th Century, c1903, (1904). From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The heroes of South American independence, (1901)

The heroes of South American independence, (1901). Simon Bolivar, Jose de San Martin, Manuel Belgrano, and Antonio Jose de Sucre

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Tigranes, King of Armenia, (1902)

Tigranes, King of Armenia, (1902). Portrait, possibly of Tigranes the Great (ruled 95 BC-55 BC), from Theodore Reinachs Mithridate Eupator (1890)

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Alexander the Great of Macedonia, (1902)

Alexander the Great of Macedonia, (1902). From Imhoof Blumers Portrait Heads on Coins of Hellenic Nations. In only 13 years

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Alexander Mosaic, c79 AD, (1902)

The Alexander Mosaic, c79 AD, (1902). The Battle of Issus in 333 BC, after the Roman mosaic from the city of Pompeii which was destroyed in 79 AD

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Flagellants at Doornik in 1349, (1903)

The Flagellants at Doornik in 1349, (1903). Christians flagellating themselves in Tournai (or Doornik) in Belgium. A miniature from the Chronicle of Aegidius Li Muisis in the library at Brussels

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Ivan IV, c1601, (1907)

Ivan IV, c1601, (1907). Ivan IV Vasilyevich (1530 -1584) known as Ivan the Terrible, the Grand Prince of Moscow (1533-1547) and Tsar of All the Russias (1547-1584)

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia, c1906, (1907)

Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia, c1906, (1907). Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia (1431-1477) posthumously dubbed Vlad the Impaler, Voivode of Wallachia (1456-1462)

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Front of the Abbey Church of Saint Denis, The Burial Place of the French Kings, c1906, (1907)

Front of the Abbey Church of Saint Denis, The Burial Place of the French Kings, c1906, (1907).The Basilica of Saint Denis, completed in 1144, is considered to be the first Gothic church

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Battle and Court of Justice During Henry VIIs March Upon Rome: A Page from the Codex Balduineus

Battle and Court of Justice During Henry VIIs March Upon Rome: A Page from the Codex Balduineus, c1340, (1907). The Codex Balduineus

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Charles The Great and His Wife, after the Earliest Portrait, c775, (1907)

Charles The Great and His Wife, after the Earliest Portrait, c775, (1907). Charlemagne (c742-814) and his wife Hildegard (758-783), detail from an illuminated manuscript page

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Baltic Countries, c1907, (1907)

Baltic Countries, c1907, (1907). A map of the Baltic Countries. From The Worlds History, Volume VI. Edited by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1907]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: An Encampment of the First Gipsies in Central Europe, c1604, (1907)

An Encampment of the First Gipsies in Central Europe, c1604, (1907). Artists: Unknown, Jacques Callot
An Encampment of the First Gipsies in Central Europe, c1604, (1907). From The Worlds History, Volume V, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt. [William Heinemann, London, 1907]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The White Russian Federation with the Emperor Max, c1507, (1907)

The White Russian Federation with the Emperor Max, c1507, (1907). The emperor Maximillian I receiving the embassy of Vassilie III Ivanovitch (1505-1533)

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Ivan III, c1601, (1907)

Ivan III, c1601, (1907)
Ivan III, c1501, (1907). Ivan III Vasilyevich (1440-1505) one of the longest-reigning Russian rulers he tripled the territory of his state, ended the dominance of the Golden Horde over the Rus

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Vasile Lupu, Prince of Moldavia, c1906, (1907)

Vasile Lupu, Prince of Moldavia, c1906, (1907). Vasile Lupu, Prince of Moldavia (1595-1661) secured the Moldavian throne in 1634 after a series of complicated intrigues

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Michael the Brave, Prince of Wallachia, c1906, (1907)

Michael the Brave, Prince of Wallachia, c1906, (1907). Prince of Wallachia (1593?1601), of Transylvania (1599?1600), and of Moldavia (1600)

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Burning of John Huss by the Council of Constance, July 6, 1415, (1907)

The Burning of John Huss by the Council of Constance, July 6, 1415, (1907). Jan Huss (1369-1415), Czech priest, philosopher, early Christian reformer and Master at Charles University in Prague

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Rumania, Bulgaria, Serva and Montenegro, c1906, (1907)

Rumania, Bulgaria, Serva and Montenegro, c1906, (1907). From The Worlds History, Volume V, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt. [William Heinemann, London, 1907]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Spread of the Armenias after Supan, Cuinet, Selenoy etc, c1560, (1907)

Spread of the Armenias after Supan, Cuinet, Selenoy etc, c1560, (1907). From The Worlds History, Volume V, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt. [William Heinemann, London, 1907]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Mustafa Bahgat Ali Fazl, c1906, (1907)

Mustafa Bahgat Ali Fazl, c1906, (1907). Mustafa Bahgat Ali Fazl (1830-1875), Ottoman Egyptian prince who left Egypt for Paris after a change in succession laws nullified his claim

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Abdul Hamid Zia Pasha, c1906, (1907)

Abdul Hamid Zia Pasha, c1906, (1907). Abdul Hamid Zia Pasha (1825-1881), poet, publicist and secretary in the Imperial Palace in 1855, translating many French and Spanish works into Turkish

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Ibrahim Shinassi Effendi, c1906, (1907)

Ibrahim Shinassi Effendi, c1906, (1907). Ibrahim Shinassi Effendi (Ibrahim Sinasi), Ottoman author, journalist, and translator, and newspaper editor

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Kamal Bey, c1906, (1907)

Kamal Bey, c1906, (1907). Kamal Bey (1840-1888), prominent Turkish poet and author. A Founder of the Young Turkish Movement, a political reform movement

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Mehmed Emin Ali Pasha, c1906, (1907)

Mehmed Emin Ali Pasha, c1906, (1907). Mehmed Emin Ali Pasha (1815-1871), principal architect of the Ottoman Reform Edict of 1856, a crucial part of the Tanzimat (1839-1876) reforms

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Ahmed Sefik Midhat Pasha, c1906, (1907)

Ahmed Sefik Midhat Pasha, c1906, (1907). Ahmed Sefik Midhat Pasha (1822-1883), leading Ottoman statesmen during the late Tanzimat era (1839-1876)

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Hussein Abni Pasha, c1906, (1907)

Hussein Abni Pasha, c1906, (1907). Hussein Abni Pasha (1819-1876), influential military leader, holding positions; General governor of Smyrna in 1872

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Omar Pasha, c1906, (1907)

Omar Pasha, c1906, (1907). Omar Latas (Omar Pasha) (1806?1871), Ottoman general, governor and notable commander in the Crimean War, where he won outstanding victories at Silistra and Eupatoria

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Ali Pasha of Tepelena, c1906, (1907)

Ali Pasha of Tepelena, c1906, (1907). Ali Pasha of Tepelena (1740-1822), Albanian ruler who served as an Ottoman pasha of the western part of Rumelia (Balkans)

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Alexander Sarcophagus, c1901, (1907)

The Alexander Sarcophagus, c1901, (1907). The Alexander Sarcophagus is a late 4th century BC Hellenistic stone sarcophagus adorned with bas-relief carvings of Alexander the Great

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Baptistry, Cathedral, and Leaning Tower of Pisa, c1906, (1907). Artist: O Schulz

The Baptistry, Cathedral, and Leaning Tower of Pisa, c1906, (1907). Artist: O Schulz
The Baptistry, Cathedral, and Leaning Tower of Pisa, c1906, (1907). From The Worlds History, Volume VI. Edited by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1907]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Christ on the Way to Calvary, c1530, (1907). Artist: Matthias Gerung

Christ on the Way to Calvary, c1530, (1907). Artist: Matthias Gerung
Christ on the Way to Calvary, c1530, (1907). From a German Translation of the New Testament. From The Worlds History, Volume VI. Edited by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1907]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Coronation of Henry IV. Of England, c1399, (1907). Artist: M Pfauth

The Coronation of Henry IV. Of England, c1399, (1907). Artist: M Pfauth
The Coronation of Henry IV. Of England, c1399, (1907). From The Worlds History, Volume VI. Edited by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1907]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Germany about the Year 1000, c1906, (1907). Artist: Karl Wolf

Germany about the Year 1000, c1906, (1907). Artist: Karl Wolf
Germany about the Year 1000, c1906, (1907). From The Worlds History, Volume VI. Edited by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1907]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Castle of Sendshirli in Northern Syria, c1902, (1903)

The Castle of Sendshirli in Northern Syria, c1902, (1903). From The Worlds History, Volume III, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1903]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Babylonia, Assyria and Adjoining Countries, c1902, (1903)

Babylonia, Assyria and Adjoining Countries, c1902, (1903). From The Worlds History, Volume III, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1903]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Ancient Greece, c1901, (1902)

Ancient Greece, c1901, (1902). From The Worlds History, Volume IV, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1902]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Kingdom of Alexander the Great, c1901, (1902)

Kingdom of Alexander the Great, c1901, (1902). From The Worlds History, Volume IV, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1902]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Taj Mahal at Agra, c1895, (1904)

The Taj Mahal at Agra, c1895, (1904). From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Colonnade in the Interior of the Hindu Temple on the Island of Rameswaram Southern India, c1903, ()

Colonnade in the Interior of the Hindu Temple on the Island of Rameswaram Southern India, c1903, ()
Colonnade in the Interior of the Hindu Temple on the Island of Rameswaram Southern India, c1903, (1904). From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Siberia, c1903, (1904)

Siberia, c1903, (1904). From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Interior of a Jain Temple at Mount Abu in Rajputana, c1903, (1904)

The Interior of a Jain Temple at Mount Abu in Rajputana, c1903, (1904). From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: North Polar Regions, c1903, (1904)

North Polar Regions, c1903, (1904). From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Li Hung Chang, c1895, (1904)

Li Hung Chang, c1895, (1904). From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Chung Hou, c1895, (1904)

Chung Hou, c1895, (1904). From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Yi Sin, Prince Kung, c1895, (1904)

Yi Sin, Prince Kung, c1895, (1904). Yixin (1833-1898) known as Prince Gong, served as Prince-Regent from 1861-1865, an eminent Chinese figure. From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Y-Yung, c1895, (1904)

Y-Yung, c1895, (1904). From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Heroes and Heroines of Chinese History, c1903, (1904)

Heroes and Heroines of Chinese History, c1903, (1904). Yo Fei and Wu Tse-t ien. From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: China and Japan, c1903, (1904)

China and Japan, c1903, (1904). From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Burial-Place and Temple Groves of Nikko in Japan, c1860, (1904)

The Burial-Place and Temple Groves of Nikko in Japan, c1860, (1904). From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Petrus Jakobus (Piet) Joubert, c1896, (1903)

Petrus Jakobus (Piet) Joubert, c1896, (1903). Petrus Jakobus Joubert (1831-1900), The Commander-in-chief of the Boers, and Vice-president of the Transvaal since 1896. He was of Huguenot origin

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Africa (Political), c1902, (1903)

Africa (Political), c1902, (1903). From The Worlds History, Volume III, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1903]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Banza Lovangri, The Capital of the Former Kingdom of Lovango, c1670, (1903)

Banza Lovangri, The Capital of the Former Kingdom of Lovango, c1670, (1903). After Olfert Dapper (1636-1689). From The Worlds History, Volume III, by Dr. H. F

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Mangbattu King Munsa Dances Before His Wives and Warriors, c1870, (1903)

The Mangbattu King Munsa Dances Before His Wives and Warriors, c1870, (1903). From The Worlds History, Volume III, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1903]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Mansa Musa on His Way to Mecca, c1670, (1903)

Mansa Musa on His Way to Mecca, c1670, (1903). Mansa Musa (c1280-c1337) Emperor of Mali, went on a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324. He is said to have traveled with an entourage of 60, 000

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The First Half of the First Sura of the Koran, c1902, (1903)

The First Half of the First Sura of the Koran, c1902, (1903). Surat al-Fati?ah is the first chapter (Surah) of the Quran. Its seven verses (ayat) are a prayer for the guidance

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Cairo, c1670, (1903)

Cairo, c1670, (1903). From The Worlds History, Volume III, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1903]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Arrival of a Tribe of Semitic Nomads in Egypt, 1895 BC, (1903)

The Arrival of a Tribe of Semitic Nomads in Egypt, 1895 BC, (1903). The Arrival of a Tribe of Semitic Nomads in Egypt, about the year 1895 B.C

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Stephanus Johannes Paulus (Paul) Kruger, c1896, (1903)

Stephanus Johannes Paulus (Paul) Kruger, c1896, (1903). Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904), President of the South African Republic (elected 1882, 1888, 1893 and 1898)

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Timbuctoo, c1852, (1903). Artist: Johann Martin Bernatz

Timbuctoo, c1852, (1903). Artist: Johann Martin Bernatz
Timbuctoo, c1852, (1903). From The Worlds History, Volume III, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1903]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Benares on the Ganges, 1892, (1904). Artist: Edward Theodore Compton

Benares on the Ganges, 1892, (1904). Artist: Edward Theodore Compton
Benares on the Ganges, 1892, (1904). From The Worlds History, Volume II, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1904]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Congress of Paris in 1856, 1907. Artist: Auguste Blanchard

The Congress of Paris in 1856, 1907. Artist: Auguste Blanchard
The Congress of Paris in 1856, 1907. The Congress of Paris was a peace conference held in Paris in 1856, between representatives of the great powers of Europe to make peace after the Crimean War

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Caricatures of Members of the National Conference at Frankfort and of the Prussian Kreuz-Zeitung P

Caricatures of Members of the National Conference at Frankfort and of the Prussian Kreuz-Zeitung Party in 1849. From The Worlds History, Volume VIII, by Dr. H. F. Helmolt

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Mustafa Bairakdar, c1906, (1907)

Mustafa Bairakdar, c1906, (1907). Mustafa Bairakdar (1775-1808), Ottoman military commander and a Grand Vizier, Influential dignitary of Turkey in the Nineteenth Century

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Scandinavia, c1906, (1907)

Scandinavia, c1906, (1907). From The Worlds History, Volume VI. Edited by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1907]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Death of Frederick Barbarossa, c1154, (1907)

Death of Frederick Barbarossa, c1154, (1907). Frederick I (1122-1190), also known as Frederick Barbarossa, was elected King of Germany at Frankfurt on 4 March 1152

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The Crusades, c1906, (1907)

The Crusades, c1906, (1907). A map showingn the routes of the crusaders. From The Worlds History, Volume VI. Edited by Dr. H. F. Helmolt [William Heinemann, London, 1907]

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Antonio Jose de Sucre, 19th century South American independence leader, (1901)

Antonio Jose de Sucre, 19th century South American independence leader, (1901). Born in Venezuela, Sucre (1795-1830) was one of the foremost military commanders and politicians of his friend

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Manuel Belgrano, 19th century Argentine economist, lawyer, politician and military leader, (1901)

Manuel Belgrano, 19th century Argentine economist, lawyer, politician and military leader, (1901). Belgrano (1770-1820) was one of the leaders behind the Argentinian Declaration of Independence

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Jose de San Martin, 19th century Argentine general and independence leader, (1901)

Jose de San Martin, 19th century Argentine general and independence leader, (1901). San Martin (1778-1850), was an Argentine general

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Simon Bolivar, 19th century South American revolutionary leader, (1901)

Simon Bolivar, 19th century South American revolutionary leader, (1901). Bolivar (1783-1830) is known as the Liberator of South America from Spanish rule

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: George Washington, American revolutionary leader and first President of the USA, 1783 (1901)

George Washington, American revolutionary leader and first President of the USA, 1783 (1901). After commanding the American Revolutionary army to victory over the British in the American War of

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Arx Carolina, the ancient fortified settlement at Charleston, South Carolina, c1673 (1901)

Arx Carolina, the ancient fortified settlement at Charleston, South Carolina, c1673 (1901)
Arx Carolina, the fortified settlement at Charleston, South Carolina, c1673 (1901). Built between the rivers Ashley and Cooper

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: The landing of Christopher Columbus on Hispaniola, 1901

The landing of Christopher Columbus on Hispaniola, 1901. Sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, Columbus set out to discover a westward route to Asia

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Christopher Columbus, Genoese navigator and explorer, (1901)

Christopher Columbus, Genoese navigator and explorer, (1901). Sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, Columbus (1451-1506) set out in 1492 to discover a westward route to Asia

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli, 15th century Italian cosmographer and mathematician, (1901)

Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli, 15th century Italian cosmographer and mathematician, (1901). Toscanelli (1397-1482) produced a map proposing a westward route to Asia that Columbus took with him on his

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Ruins of the pyramid steps of Xochicalco, Mexico, 1901

Ruins of the pyramid steps of Xochicalco, Mexico, 1901. Xochicalco was a pre-Columbian city that reached the peak of its importance between 700 and 1000 AD

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: A victim before the Maya god Kukulkan, 1901

A victim before the Maya god Kukulkan, 1901. After the bas-relief in stone from Menche-Tanamit in the British Museum. A print from The Worlds History, A Survey of Mans Record, by Dr HF Helmolt

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: A page from the Vienna manuscript of Zapothec origin, 1901

A page from the Vienna manuscript of Zapothec origin, 1901
A page from the Vienna manuscript of Zapotec origin, 1901. The Zapotec civilization was an indigenous pre-Columbian culture that flourished in the Valley of Oaxaca in southern Mexico

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: A page from the Dresden codex, Maya manuscript, 1901

A page from the Dresden codex, Maya manuscript, 1901
A page from the Dresden Maya Manuscript, 1901. The Dresden Codex is held in the Sachsische Landesbibliothek, the state library in Dresden, Germany

Background imageHf Helmolt Collection: Cliff Palace in Cliff Palace Canyon, southwest Colorado, USA, 1901

Cliff Palace in Cliff Palace Canyon, southwest Colorado, USA, 1901. Built by the Native American Pueblo culture, Cliff Palace is the largest cliff dwelling in North America



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