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Uncorking Old Sherry, 1805Uncorking Old Sherry, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving). William Pitt (1759-1806) giving a speech on 6th March 1805
Juan Martin Diez El Empecinado (the Undaunted) defeats a column of French soldiers in the Battle of Retortillo, Spanish War of Independence 1808-1813
Man and woman fencing (?), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceMan and woman fencing (?), between c1910 and c1915
Large Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. Creator: UnknownLarge Scale Map of First Phase of the Struggle for Verdun, 1916. The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front
Scarab with Two Bound Enemies (image 2 of 2), 18th-26th dynasties (1504-525 BCE). Creator: UnknownScarab with Two Bound Enemies (image 2 of 2), 18th-26th dynasties (1504-525 BCE)
Feinde der Republik..... Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard GillamFeinde der Republik..... Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889
Latin America Against Germany; In Rio de Janeiro: the session of October 26.. 1917. Creator: UnknownLatin America Against Germany; In Rio de Janeiro: the session of October 26, in the Brazilian Senate, during the speech by Mr. Ruy Barbosa in favor of the war
Vrishaketu and Bhima Fighting Yavanatha, Scene from the Story of Babhruvahana... c1850. Creator: UnknownVrishaketu and Bhima Fighting Yavanatha, Scene from the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas), c1850
The Peace Negotiations between Julius Civilis and the Roman General Cerialis, 1600-1613. Creator: Otto Van VeenThe Peace Negotiations between Julius Civilis and the Roman General Cerialis, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "Peace Negotiations between Claudius Civilis
The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Chamberlain explains his objections, 1886. Creator: UnknownThe Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Chamberlain explains his objections, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Sexton attacks Mr Chamberlain, 1886. Creator: UnknownThe Home Rule debate in the House of Commons, Mr Sexton attacks Mr Chamberlain, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
The great meeting at Her Majesty's Theatre, ...Irish Patriotic Union... 1886. Creator: UnknownThe great meeting at Her Majesty's Theatre, under the auspices of the Irish Patriotic Union, to protest against Mr. Gladstone's Irish Policy, 1886. From "The Graphic
The Home Rule debate in the House of Commons - Mr Gladstone's peroration, 1886. Creator: UnknownThe Home Rule debate in the House of Commons - Mr Gladstone's peroration, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
The Graphic, Front Cover February 6th. 1886, 1886. Creator: UnknownThe Graphic, Front Cover February 6th. 1886, 1886. The defeat of the Conservative government of Mr Jesse Collings amendment to the address. From "The Graphic
Sketch for the town hall of Saint-Maur-des-Fosses: Virtues opposing Vices (Marriage - Hope), 1883
The Freedom of Election, published June 22, 1818. Creator: Isaac Robert CruikshankThe Freedom of Election, published June 22, 1818
Cicero in Catilinam, March 17, 1785. Creator: James SayersCicero in Catilinam, March 17, 1785
South of England Lawn Tennis Tournament at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne--Ladies and Gentlemans Doub Creator: UnknownSouth of England Lawn Tennis Tournament at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne--Ladies and Gentlemans Doubles, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888
Two Gentlemen with Walking Sticks, 1893. Creator: Philip William MayTwo Gentlemen with Walking Sticks, 1893
Despite the Corageous Opposition of the Germans and the Spanish, Francesco I d Este, at the Head of his Armies, Arrives at the Piazza di Valeneza
A Sweating for Opposition by Dr. W-llis Dominisweaty and Co. March 6, 1789
Cronjes Stronghold on the Modder River, 1900. Creator: HC Seppings WrightCronjes Stronghold on the Modder River, 1900. Piet Cronjes Boer army and British forces in entrenched opposition on the Modder River. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol
C. Fox, (1749-1806), 1830. Creator: UnknownC. Fox, (1749-1806), 1830. Charles James Fox (1749-1806), British Whig statesman and arch-rival of William Pitt the Younger
Charles James Fox, c1780, (c1884). Creator: UnknownCharles James Fox, c1780, (c1884). Charles James Fox (1749-1806), British Whig educated at Eton College. Foreign Secretary, leader of the House of Commons, abolitionist
Clothing during the Reigns of Queen Anne and George I, 1702-1725, 1903, (1937). CreatorClothing during the Reigns of Queen Anne and George I, 1702-1725, 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan
The Last Charge at Waterloo, (1815), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Last Charge at Waterloo, (1815), 1890. Fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815. A French army under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by two armies of the Seventh Coalition
The Battle of Zurich, (1799), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Battle of Zurich, (1799), 1890. During the French Revolutionary Wars there were two battles of Zurich, in June and September 1799, the French army in Switzerland was led by Andre Massena
A Sketch of the Battle of Waterloo, (18 June 1815 ), 1816. Creator: UnknownA Sketch of the Battle of Waterloo, (18 June 1815), 1816. Fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815. The French army under Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by an allied British army under the Duke of Wellington
Painting the statue of King William III black, Dublin, Ireland, 1821 (c1890). Creator: UnknownOpponents of British rule in Ireland painting the statue of King William III black, Dublin, Ireland, 1821 (c1890). From " Cassells History of England - Special Edition, Vol
Thomas, Marquis of Wharton, 1785. Creator: UnknownThomas, Marquis of Wharton, 1785. Thomas Wharton, 1st Marquess of Wharton (1648-1715), English nobleman and politician, noted for his debauched lifestyle
Extraordinary Meeting of Leaders of Opposition. 1835. Creator: John DoyleExtraordinary Meeting of Leaders of Opposition. 1835. Satire depicting British politicians as animals. The sheep (or lamb) may be William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, who served as Home Secretary
Feinde der Republik..... Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creator: Joseph KepplerFeinde der Republik....Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889
Naval Battle, 17th century. Creator: Reinier ZeemanNaval Battle, 17th century
Ketts Rebellion, Norfolk, 1549 (1793). Kett the Tanner haranguing the insurgents under the Oak of Reformation at Mousehold hill near Norwich
Retribution: Tarring and Feathering, or The Patriots Revenge, pub. 1795 (hand coloured engraving)Retribution: Tarring and Feathering, or The Patriots Revenge, pub. 1795, (hand coloured engraving). Nay & you ll stop Our Mouths
The Torero Puceta, one of the leaders of the insurgents, always at the forefront, on the barricades during the put down uprising of 1855-1856, dead in Madrid in 1856
Satirical caricature of the Sagasta Government Tirando la oposicion da al traste, published in La Mosca, No. 25, Barcelona 17 September 1881
Political candour - ie Coalition resolutions of June 14th 1805... 1805. Charles James Fox makes a speech in the House of Commons. William Pitt the Younger sits alone on the Treasury bench
Ceceders in Limbo - ie - vagabonds made usefull... 1798. ArtistCeceders in Limbo - ie - vagabonds made usefull... 1798. The interior of a prison with three prisoners beating hemp.This is a satire on the secession of the leaders of the Whig Opposition in
Scene inside the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1795. Artist: James GillrayScene inside the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1795. Patriotic regeneration, - viz - Parliament reform d, a la francoise, - that is - honest men (ie Opposition) in the seat of justice
French Habits No. 12, 1798French Habits No. 12, Messager d Etat, pub by H. Humphreys May 21st 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
Scene in the House of Commons, London, 22 January 1846 (1901). Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) announcing His conversion to Free Trade principles during the Corn Law debate
Bruce kills Sir Henry Bohun, 1314 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund DoyleBruce kills Sir Henry Bohun, 1864. Sir Henry de Bohun (died 1314) was an English knight who died on the first day of the Battle of Bannockburn, killed by Robert the Bruce (1274-1329)
An Incident in the Siege of Leith, 1548-1560, (c1880). The Siege of Leith ended a twelve-year encampment of French troops at Leith, a port of prime strategic importance near Edinburgh, Scotland
An Old Man and a Youth Facing One Another, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da VinciAn Old Man and a Youth Facing One Another, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]
Studies of Foot-Soldiers Attacking Horsemen with Lances to Which Shields, c1480, (1945) Artist: Leonardo da VinciStudies of Foot-Soldiers Attacking Horsemen with Lances to Which Shields are Attached, of Halberds, Etc. c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]
Hodson at Rohtak, 1857 (c1912). The Battle of Rohtak, 1857. From The Romance of India, edited by Herbert Strang. [Hodder & Stoughton, London, c1912]
The Death of Wat Tyler, 1859. Artist: John RogersThe Death of Wat Tyler, 1859. Walter Wat Tyler (died 15 June 1381). Leader of the 1381 Peasants Revolt in England, marched with a group of rebels from Canterbury to London to oppose the institution
Mr. Hawkins, Q. C. & Dr. Kenealy Q. C. 1874. Artist: FaustinMr. Hawkins, Q.C. & Dr. Kenealy Q.C. 1874. Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton QC (1817-1907) and Edward Vaughan Hyde Kenealy QC (1819-1880), Irish barrister and writer
Japanese Wrestlers Ready for a Go, c1902, (1903). Sumo wrestling c1902. From The Sports of the World, by F. G. Aflalo, F.R.G.S. F.Z.S
Interior of the House of Commons in 1742 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. IV, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]
Sir William Harcourt in a fulminating moment, 1890s (1906). Liberal politician William Vernon Harcourt served as Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons from 1896 until 1898
The Oxford and Opposition Coaches, 1906 Artist: W FlavellThe Oxford and Opposition Coaches, after a workd by W. Flavell. From The Connoisseur, VOL. XVI, 1906
Police discovering a nihilist printing press, St Petersburg, Russia, 1887. A print from The Illustrated London News, 16th April 1887
Purse, Pussy, Piety, and Prevarication, 1882. Lord Northbrook, Lord Granville, Lord Selborne, and Lord Salisbury in the House of Lords. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 5th July 1882
A remonstration of the subject of the slave trade, 1789 (1965). A remonstration from the Council and Assembly of Jamaica to the House of Commons on the subject of the slave trade
The House of Commons in 1846 (c1905). Sir Robert Peel speaking on the subject of Free Trade. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
The Opposition, 1912. Artist: StricklandThe Opposition, 1912. Caricature of Andrew Bonar Law (1858-1923), Conservative Party statesman and Prime Minister. Illustration from Men of the Day No 1316, supplement to Vanity Fair
Members of the organization Narodnaya Volya (Peoples Will), Russia, c1870s-c1880s. Narodnaya Volya was a Russian left-wing terrorist organisation
In China, Incident between Russians and English, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 7th April 1901
Second Thoughts, 1913. John Redmond (1856-1918), Irish politician, having trouble with Protestant north-east Ulster, which opposed Home Rule. Cartoon from Punch. (London, 8 October 1913)
Salvation Army march led by a drummer being barracked by onlookers in Paris, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerSalvation Army march led by a drummer being barracked by onlookers in Paris, 1892. The Salvation Army, an evangelical Protestant charitable movement was founded by William Booth in London in 1865
Extraordinary Mildness of the Political Season, 1869. Artist: John TennielExtraordinary Mildness of the Political Season, 1869. Disraeli congratulating Gladstone on the Sovereigns speech at Opening of Parliament
Strike, 1895. Artist: Mihaly MunkacsyStrike, 1895
Greek Games from a marble relic, c490 BC. Artist: ThemistoclesGreek Games from a marble relic, c490 BC. Re-used in the wall built by Themistocles in 479 BC. To defend Athens. National Museum. Athens
Taking Soundings, 1888. Artist: Joseph SwainTaking Soundings, 1888. The Liberal Leader of the Opposition, Mr Gladstone, is on board ship and taking soundings of recent public opinion
A Derby Obstruction, 1861. Disraeli is endeavouring to obstruct the passage of the phaeton being driven by Lord Palmerston, with Gladstone beside him and Lord Russell in the rear seat