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Caractacus, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Caractacus, 1902. King of the British tribe of Trinovantes, and the son of Cunobelinus. Caratacus kingdom, embracing the Atrebates of Hampshire and probably the Dobunni of Gloucestershire

Graduation Parade, West Point, New York, c1940s. West Point is a United States federal military reservation which was established by Thomas Jefferson in 1802

Printing press in Havana 1723, 1920s
Printing press, Havana in 1723. Printing was introduced to Havana in 1720 by Carlos Habre (French), who published a Letter of slavery to the Holiest Virgin of the Rosary

Shield of Havana, (1692), 1920s
Shield of Havana. Due to the importance Havana gained as a station of fleets and residence of Governors, it was granted the title of city on 20th December 1592, using the Shield of Arms

Shield of Havana, (1516), 1910s
Shield of Havana, 1516. Shield granted to Cuba in 1516. Also appears in the map of the island of Cuba Don Jose Maria de la Torre

Simon de Montfort, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Simon de Montfort. Based on his great seal at the British Museum. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935

Title page to the Aureum Opus, 1515 (1964). Printed by Diego de Gumiel, Valencia, 1515. A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books, London, 1964

A King of Florida consulting his Magician previous to his going to Battle, c1760. Engraved for Moores New and Complete Collection of Voyages & Travel

Soldiers, 1400 (1882-1884). Artist: Felix Henri Emmanuel Philippoteaux
Soldiers, 1400 (1882-1884). A halberdier and a crossbowman. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume II, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

The champion shooting team of the 26th Punjab Regiment of Bengal Infantry, 1896. Artist: T Winter
The champion shooting team of the 26th Punjab Regiment of Bengal Infantry, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 16th October 1896

Keokuk on horseback, Rock Island, Upper Mississippi, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Keokuk on horseback, Rock Island, Upper Mississippi, 1841. Keokuk (1767-1848) was a warrior and chief of the Sac and Fox people

Sac or Fox brave, Rock Island, Upper Mississippi, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Sac or Fox brave, Rock Island, Upper Mississippi, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway

Sac or Fox brave, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Sac or Fox brave, 1841. A print from Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs and Condition of the North American Indians, by Wiley and Putnam, 161 Broadway, New York, 1841

Norman cavalry, 1066 (1882-1884). Norman cavalrymen with the weapons and armour they would have carried at the time of the Battle of Hastings

Frankish count leaving for war, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). Artist: Felix Henri Emmanuel Philippoteaux
Frankish count leaving for war, 8th-9th century (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Thirty French knights battle the English, Brittany, France, 1351 (1882-1884). Artist: Deghouy
Thirty French knights battle the English, Brittany, France, 1351 (1882-1884). The Combat of the Thirty (26 March 1351) was an episode in the struggle for the succession to the Duchy of Brittany

Gaul chief in battle dress carrying a standard, 1882-1884. Artist: Michelet
Gaul chief in battle dress carrying a standard, 1882-1884. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

King of the Franks being carried on a shield, 1882-1884. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Invasion of the Alans or Visigoths, Gaul, early 5th century (1882-1884). The early 5th century saw an increase in migration of various peoples from central

Gladiatorial combat, 1882-1884. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecle, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

A bard reciting the noble traditions of the family, 1882-1884. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Two Crows, Native American male of the Minataree tribe, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Two Crows, Native American male of the Minataree tribe, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

Chivalry and courtly love: Flemish parade shield, c1400 (1956). From the British Museum, London. A print from Ideas, a volume about the origin and early history of many things

Hero worship: detail from The Intervention of the Sabine Women, 1799 (1956). From the Louvre, Paris. A print from Ideas, a volume about the origin and early history of many things

The Cellini Shield, 1882. A print from The Magazine of Art Vol V, Cassell, Peter, Galpin and Company, Limited, 1882

Native American hunters dancing wearing buffalo masks, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Native American hunters dancing wearing buffalo masks, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

Portrait of White Buffalo, Native American man, 1841. Artist: Myers and Co
Portrait of White Buffalo, Native American man, 1841. A print from North American Indians, Wiley and Putnam, 1841

Statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1827. Artist:s Freeman
Statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1827

Tuscarora Indians tracking fugitives, late 17th-early 18th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume I, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

An illustration for Sir Lancelot Du Lake, 1898. Artist: Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale
An illustration for Sir Lancelot Du Lake, 1898. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 13, no 60 (London, 15th March 1898)

Heroic sports of the Kraal, a Zulu war dance, Zululand, South Africa, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Heroic sports of the Kraal, a Zulu war dance, Zululand, South Africa, 1901. Stereoscopic card

War trappings of the ancient Britons, 1933-1934. Featured include: a bronze helmet with red enamel studs, found in the Thames; an armlet with inlaid enamel; a sword hilt in bronze;

The statue of Achilles, London, 1891. The statue of Achilles is the dominant feature of the Wellington Monument in Hyde Park Corner

Glengarrys charge, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co. (London, Paris and New York, 19th century)

Hadendoan people, East Africa, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

A group of Masai warriors in full battle panoply, 1922. Artist: SJ Hopper
A group of Masai warriors in full battle panoply, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

The Rajput warrior from the War Group, 1929. Artist: Fyzee Rahamin
The Rajput warrior from the War Group, 1929. On the dome of the committee room B, Imperial Secretariat, New Delhi. Illustration from the Apollo Volume X, no 55, (July 1929)

Allegorial view of Europe, early 17th century (1926). Artist: Cornelis de Visscher
Allegorial view of Europe, early 17th century (1926). From Apollo magazine, volume IV, no 24, December 1926

Afridis (Pathan tribes); warfare in the northern Indian marches, India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

An executioner, Rewah (Rewa), India, 1922. Artist: Bourne and Shepherd
An executioner, Rewah (Rewa), India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

A soldier of King Philip IV of France, 1849
A soldier of King Philip IV of France, c13th century (1849). From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, volume V (Paris, 1849)

A Masai warrior, Africa, 1936. Artist: Wide World Photos
A Masai warrior, Africa, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

The Duke of Saxony and the Marquis of Brandenburg, c16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration in Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

Single combat subjected to the judgement of God, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration in Conquetes de Charlemagne

A knights armament, 1849. A 19th century version of an original manuscript illustration held by the British Museum. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

St Michael Battling with the Dragon, 1498, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
St Michael Battling with the Dragon, 1498, (1936). A scene from the Apocalypse or The Revelations of St. John the Divine. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt

Khan Lodi overpowered, 15th century, (1847). Artist: Robinson
Khan Lodi overpowered, 15th century, (1847). Indian sultan Bahlul Khan Lodhi (died 1489) was the first Sultan of the Lodhi Dynasty

The Emperor Weit-Soong and his court, taken prisoners by the Tartars, 1847. Artist: JW Giles
The Emperor Weit-Soong and his court, taken prisoners by the Tartars, (1847). Episode from Chinese history. Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by Fo Shang

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