The Death of General Gordon, Khartoum, 26 January 1885, 1893 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]
Scene in the Birmingham No Popery riots, 1868 (1906). Rioting broke out after a lecture by the anti-Catholic campaigner William Murphy. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI
Isandhlwana: The Dash with the Colours, 1879, (c1880). Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant
The Silver Age, 1527. Artist: Lucas Cranach the ElderThe Silver Age, 1527. Aportrayal of the second of the four Ages of the World from Ovids poem. Found in the collection of the Kunstsammlungen zu Weimar, Weimar, Germany
There Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. Artist: WR WollenThere Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. In the aftermath of their victory at the Battle of Isandlwana, the Zulus mounted an attack on the British border post at Rorkes Drift
Neros Torches - Burning of Christians at Rome, 1890. Creator: UnknownNeros Torches - Burning of Christians at Rome, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier
The Battle of Agincourt, 1773. Creator: William WalkerThe Battle of Agincourt, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). The Battle of Agincourt in of 1415 of the Hundred Years War
Man standing over cowering woman, 1952. Creator: Shirley MarkhamMan standing over cowering woman, 1952. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952
The Entry of the Crusaders Into Constantinople, 1840, (1911). Artist: Eugene DelacroixThe Entry of the Crusaders Into Constantinople, 1840. This painting depicts an episode of the Fourth Crusade, in which the Crusaders abandoned their plan to invade Muslim Egypt and Jerusalem
The Triumph of Death, c1562. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the ElderThe Triumph of Death, c1562. From the the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
Rape of Cassandra at Altar of Athena, Trojan War, 330BC. Cassandra sought shelter in the temple of Athena and there she embraced the wooden statue of Athena in supplication for her protection
A Rape in the Stone Age, 1888. Artist: Paul Joseph JaminA Rape in the Stone Age, 1888. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France
Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Artist: Charles Edwin FrippIncident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) dying to save the Queens colours
The Irish Frankenstein, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Irish Frankenstein, 1882. An awestruck Charles Parnell of the Irish Nationalist Party is crouching before his Creature which is depicted with the usual simian features of the Irishman in Punch
Jael hammering a tent peg into the temple of the sleeping Sisera, to the right a servant hides behind a curtain; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history
Storming of Constantinople by Baldwin, Count of Flanders, (1204), 1890. Creator: UnknownStorming of Constantinople by Baldwin, Count of Flanders, (1204), 1890. Following the Sack of Constantinople in April 1204, during the Fourth Crusade, Crusader armies captured, looted
Final Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529), 1890. Creator: UnknownFinal Assault of the Turks in their First Siege of Vienna (1529), 1890. The Siege of Vienna in 1529 was the first attempt by the Ottoman Empire, led by Suleiman the Magnificent
The Death of Harold, 1902. Death of King Harold, Battle of Hastings, 1066 (1864). Harold II (c1022-1066) was nominated as his successor as King of Angles and Saxons by Edward the Confessor
Terrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. Artist: John LeechTerrific combat between Richard Coeur de Lion and Saladin, 1850. A satirical illustration of Richard the Lionheart and Saladin in battle
England captain Eddie Hapgood receives treatment for a broken nose after a match with Italy, 1934. Tom Whittaker (1898-1956), the England teams trainer, treats Hapgoods (1908-1973) broken nose
Greek Soldiers and Chariot in Battle, vase painting, c6th century BC. At British Museum
Persian miniature of battle between Alexander the Great and Darius, 16th centuryPersian miniature illustrating a battle between Alexander the Great (20/21 July 356 - 10/11 June 323 BC) and Darius III (c)
Study for the painting Bloody Sunday (22 January 1905), 1905. Artist: Vladimir MakovskyStudy for the painting Bloody Sunday (22 January 1905), 1905. The Russian Revolution of 1905 broke out after troops fired on protesters trying to deliver a petition to Tsar Nicholas II outside
Cain Killing Abel, 1524. Creator: Lucas van LeydenCain Killing Abel, 1524
Wrath, from the Seven Deadly Sins, ca. 1550-55. Creator: Leon DaventWrath, from the Seven Deadly Sins, ca. 1550-55
Bai Sheng (Hakujisso Hakusho), from the series "One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the... c. 1827 / 30Bai Sheng (Hakujisso Hakusho), from the series " One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Water Margin (Tsuzoku Suikoden goketsu hyakuhachinin no hitori)", c. 1827/30
May: Shoki the Demon Queller Riding on a Tiger, Subjugating Goblins, from the series "Of t... 1887May: Shoki the Demon Queller Riding on a Tiger, Subjugating Goblins, from the series "Of the Twelve Months: the Fifth (Junikagetsu no uchi: gogatsu)", Japan, 1887
Lu Zhishen, Originally Named Lu Da (Kaosho Rochishin shomei Rotatsu), from the series... c. 1827Lu Zhishen, Originally Named Lu Da (Kaosho Rochishin shomei Rotatsu), from the series " One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Water Margin (Tsuzoku Suikoden goketsu hyakuhachinin no hitori)
Fitzgeralds Charge, c1891. Creator: James GrantFitzgeralds Charge, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Assassination of Sir Alexander Burnes, c1891. Creator: James GrantAssassination of Sir Alexander Burnes, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Rescue of Cheyte Sing: Attack on the Sepoys, c1891. Creator: James GrantRescue of Cheyte Sing: Attack on the Sepoys, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
Captain Yorke Leading the Forlorn Hope at Masulipatam, c1891. Creator: James GrantCaptain Yorke Leading the Forlorn Hope at Masulipatam, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]
The Actors Matsumoto Koshiro II as Yoemon and Yoshizawa Sakinosuke III as Kasane... Japan, c. 1771. Creator: ShunshoThe Actors Matsumoto Koshiro II as Yoemon and Yoshizawa Sakinosuke III as Kasane, His Wife, Japan, c. 1771
Study for Lucains "La Pharsale", Canto IV, c. 1766Study for Lucains " La Pharsale", Canto IV, c. 1766
Study for Lucains "La Pharsale", Canto VI, c. 1766Study for Lucains " La Pharsale", Canto VI, c. 1766
Enlarged Study for an illustration in Tacitus "TibereEnlarged Study for an illustration in Tacitus " Tibere, ou Les Six Premiers Livres des Annales", Book 1, Vol. 1, c. 1768
Wolf Hunt, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584
Doctors Differ, etc. 1813. Creator: Charles WilliamsDoctors Differ, etc. 1813
Striking Arguments, January 1898. Creator: Theophile Alexandre SteinlenStriking Arguments, January 1898
Manuchehr Kills Tur, Manuscript from Shahnama, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 1580 / 1590Manuchehr Kills Tur, Manuscript from Shahnama, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 16th century, dated 1580/1590
Goddess Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon, 9th century. Creator: UnknownGoddess Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon, 9th century
Curving Beaker with Rows of Abstract Human Faces and Sacrifice, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500Curving Beaker with Rows of Abstract Human Faces and Sacrifice, 180 B.C./A.D. 500
Beaker Depicting a Decapitated Head Wearing an Intricate Headdress, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500Beaker Depicting a Decapitated Head Wearing an Intricate Headdress, 180 B.C./A.D. 500
Beaker Depicting a Costumed Performer Holding Decapitated Head, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500Beaker Depicting a Costumed Performer Holding Decapitated Head, 180 B.C./A.D. 500
Cup Depicting a Decapitated Head, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: UnknownCup Depicting a Decapitated Head, 180 B.C./A.D. 500
Open-Neck Cup Depicting Abstract Figures and Decapitated Heads, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500Open-Neck Cup Depicting Abstract Figures and Decapitated Heads, 180 B.C./A.D. 500
Stirrup Spout Vessel with Raised Design of a Man Attacked by a Bird, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500Stirrup Spout Vessel with Raised Design of a Man Attacked by a Bird, 100 B.C./A.D. 500
Handle Spout Vessel with Raised Deer Hunt Motifs, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: UnknownHandle Spout Vessel with Raised Deer Hunt Motifs, 100 B.C./A.D. 500
