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Simon Bolivar (1783-1830), Venezuelan military and political leader, c1910. Bolivar played a key role in Latin Americas successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire
Statue of Jose Maceo in Cuba, c1910Statue of Jose Maceo in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, c1910. Lt General Jose Antonio de la Caridad Maceo y Grajales (1845-1896) was second-in-command of the Cuban Army of Independence
The Duke of Wellington, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), British soldier and statesman and one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century
William Ewart Gladstone, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935William Ewart Gladstone. From the painting by Sir John E. Millais, at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas
Oliver Cromwell, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935Oliver Cromwell. From the painting by Robert Walker, at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935
Boer commanders, South Africa, Boer War, 1902. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodBoer commanders, South Africa, Boer War, 1902. Ex-Commandant Generals Christiaan de Wet (1854-1922), Koos de la Rey (1837-1914) and Louis Botha (1862-1919)
Egyptians plagued, 1480 (1964). According to the Book of Exodus, the Ten Plagues were inflicted by God on Egypt to persuade the Pharaoh to release the Israelite slaves. From the Cologne Bible
Moses praying for the victory of Israel, 1480 (1964). From the Cologne Bible. A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books, London, 1964
Zhou Enlai, first Premier of the Peoples Republic of China, c1950s(?). Zhou (1898-1976) was one of the foremost leaders of the Peoples Republic of China after the Communist revolution of 1949
Mao Zedong and Chen Yi, Chinese Communist leaders, c1960s(?). Mao (1893-1976) with Chen Yi (1901-1972), who was a senior commander in the Peoples Liberation Army
Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping, Chinese Communist leaders, c1960s(?). After Maos (1893-1976) death, Deng Xiaoping (1904-1997) gradually emerged as the de facto leader of China
Raymond Poincare, French politician, 1909. Poincare (left) (1860-1934) was Prime Minister of France on five occasions and President of the Republic from 1913-1920
Il Duce poses, FA tour, Palazzo di Venezia, Rome, Italy, 1933. Fifth from the right is Arsenal FC manager Herbert Chapman (1878-1934)
Oliver Cromwell as Christ, c1650s(?). Cromwell (1599-1658) as Christ, triumphing over evil in the shape of the Whore of Babylon and the beast of the apocalypse
Louis Botha, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, 1900 (1951). Botha was Commander-in-chief of the Boer forces from 1900 during the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902)
Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America, c1855-1865 (1955). After announcing the secession of Mississippi from the Union (the second state to do so after South Carolina)
Seminole chiefs, Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, 1837-1838 (1841). Artist: Myers and CoSeminole chiefs, Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, 1837-1838 (1841). Cloud, King Phillip, Coeehajo and Creek Billy, all captured in the Second Seminole War
Osceola, prisoner of war from the Florida War, Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, 1841. Artist: Myers and CoOsceola, prisoner of war from the Florida War, Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, c1837 (1841). Osceola was a war chief who led a small band of warriors in the Second Seminole War which broke out when
The distribution of the Eagle Standards, Paris, 5th December 1804 (1882-1884). In this ceremony, which took place three days after Napoleons coronation as Emperor
Vercingetorix Memorial at Alesia, near Dijon, France, 1882-1884. The Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix was chosen as king by the Arverni, a powerful tribe that occupied what is now the Auvergne
Vercingetorix imprisoned in the Tullianum in Rome, c52-46 BC (1882-1884). The Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix was chosen as king by the Arverni
Julius Caesar, Roman general and statesman, 1st century BC (1882-1884). Julius Caesar (c100-44 BC) was one of Romes most capable generals, as demonstrated by his conquest of Gaul in the 50s BC
Vercingetorix, chieftain of the Arverni, c52 BC (1882-1884). Artist: SpexVercingetorix, chieftain of the Arverni, c52 BC (1882-1884). The Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix was chosen as king by the Arverni, a powerful tribe that occupied what is now the Auvergne
Consulate, 1882-1884. On 9 November 1799, which was 18 Brumaire, Year VIII under the French Republican Calendar, General Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the government of the Directory
Raymond Poincare, French politician, 1920. Poincare (left) (1860-1934) was Prime Minister of France on five occasions and President of the Republic from 1913-1920
Brigham Young, American Mormon leader, 19th century (1956). The second President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormons
William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, British politician, 18th century (1956)William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, British Whig politician, 18th century (1956). Pitt (1708-1778) was Prime Minister between 1766 and 1768
Cartoon depicting Boer leader Paul Kruger as a Maori, 1900. Kruger was President of the South African Republic (Transvaal)
Oom Paul Consulting the Time Table, 1900. Satirical cartoon showing Boer leader Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic (Transvaal)
President Kruger looking at a plan of the New Pretoria, 1900. Satirical cartoon showing Boer leader Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic (Transvaal)
Jean Jaures, French socialist politician, 1914. Jaures (1859-1914) became leader of the French Socialist Party in 1902. An antimilitarist
Ferdinand Foch, French soldier and hero of World War I, 1922. Foch (1851-1929) was chosen as supreme commander of the Allied armies on 26 March, 1918
William I, Prince of Orange, (1816). Artist: Charles TurnerWilliam I, Prince of Orange, (1816). Known as William the Silent (1533-1584), he was the leader of the Dutch revolt against the Spanish that sparked the Eighty Years War
Chief of the Blackfoot nation, 1841. Artist: Myers and CoChief of the Blackfoot nation, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841
Six year old Native American chief, 1841. Artist: Myers and CoSix year old Native American chief, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841
The installation of George Washington as President of the United States, 1789 (c1880). Washington, who had commanded the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War
Oom-poleon Boer-naparte on Board the Highbury Castle, 1901. Cartoon depicting the Boer leader Paul Kruger, know by the nickname Oom (uncle) Paul
Investiture of Marshal MacMahon with the Spanish Order of the Golden Fleece, 1875Investiture of President MacMahon with the Spanish Order of the Golden Fleece, 1875. Patrice de MacMahon served in the French Army in the Crimean War and the Second Italian War of Independence
Alexandre Auguste Ledru-Rollin, French politician, (1875). Ledru-Rollin (1807-1874) was one of the Executive Commissioners who headed the Government of France from in May
Capture of John Brown in the engine house, c1880Capture of John Brown in the engine house, Harpers Ferry, Virginia, USA, 1859 (c1880). Brown (1800-1859) believed that armed insurrection was the only way to end slavery in the United States
John Brown, American abolitionist, (c1880). Brown (1800-1859) believed that armed insurrection was the only way to end slavery in the United States
Heber Kimball, leading member of the Mormon movement, (c1880). Kimball was one of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and a leading member of the First Presidency of the Mormon Church
George A Smith, Cousin of the The Prophet, c1880. A cousin of Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism, George Smith was a leading member of the movement
Brigham Young, American Mormon leader, (c1880). The second President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or Mormons
Osceola, Chief of the Seminoles, c1837 (c1880). Osceola was a war chief who led a small band of warriors in the Second Seminole War which broke out when the US Government attempted to have
George Fox, founder of the Quakers, 17th century (c1880). Artist: WhymperGeorge Fox, founder of the Quakers, 17th century (c1880). Fox (1624-1691) founded the religious movement known as the Society of Friends or Quakers
Thomas Mayhew and the Narragansett sachem, 17th century (c1880). Thomas Mayhew (1593-1682) was part of the so-called Great Migration that saw 20
Samuel Gortons landing in America, c1636 (c1880). Artist: WhymperSamuel Gortons landing in America, c1636 (c1880). Fearing persecution for his religious beliefs, Gorton (1592-1677) fled England for the American colonies in 1636