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A party of Queensland natives carrying spears and shields, 1902. Artist: Henry KingA party of Queensland natives carrying spears and shields, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]
Warriors of the Mahdi, c1885. Episode of the Mahdist War (1881-1899). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]
Edward, the Black Prince, c1618 (1894). Artist: Renold ElstrackEdward, the Black Prince (1330-1376), c1618 (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose
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)
The Warriors Danced the War-Dance, 1902. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]
Penetrating the Amazonian Forest - Madeira-Mamore Railway, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]
Thamyris - Reine De Scythie, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres FemmesThamyris - Reine De Scythie, 1403, (1939). Tomyris ( sometimes Thomyris ) is a legendary queen of the Massagetes, famous for having put an end to the reign of Cyrus the Great
Didon - Reine De Carthage, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres FemmesDidon - Reine De Carthage, 1403, (1939). Dido (Elyssa, Elissa, Elisha, Elysha or Helissa ) is a Phoenician princess, legendary founder and first queen of Carthage
Orithie & Antiope - Reines Des Amazones, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres FemmesOrithie & Antiope - Reines Des Amazones, 1403, (1939). The illustration is part of the manuscript De Claris mulieribus, traduction anonyme en francais (Livre des femmes nobles et renommees)
Zenobie - Reine De Palmyre, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres FemmesZenobie - Reine De Palmyre, 1403, (1939). Septimia Zenobia was a third-century queen of the Syria-based Palmyrene Empire. The illustration is part of the manuscript De Claris mulieribus
The Battle of Ancrum Moor, 27 February 1545, (c1880)The Battle of Ancrum Moor, 27 february 1545, (c1880). The Battle of Ancrum Moor was fought during the War of the Rough Wooing in 1545
A Sikh Warrior, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L MenpesA Sikh Warrior, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or
A Formidable Warrior of Rewa, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L MenpesA Formidable Warrior of Rewa, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]
Dabulamanzi, one of the Zulu Leaders at Isandhlwana and Ghingilovo, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From a photograph. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol
Henry V, King of England from 1413, (1932). Artist: Rosalind ThornycroftHenry V, King of England from 1413, (1932). The son of Henry IV, Henry (1387-1422) is popularly regarded as one of Englands greatest kings
Richard I, King of England from 1189, (1932). Artist: Rosalind ThornycroftRichard I, King of England from 1189, (1932). Known as the Lionheart, Richard (1157-1199) spent little of his reign in England, setting out on the Third Crusade in 1190
The grief of the sister of Horatius, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley HeathThe grief of the sister of Horatius, c1912 (1912). When she saw Horatius wearing on his shoulders the cloak of her betrothed, she broke into bitter sobs
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]
Hannibal (247-183 / 182 / 181 BC), Punic Carthaginian, military commander, 1924Hannibal (247-183/182/181 BC), Punic Carthaginian, military commander. Taken from the Leaders of Men cigarette cards produced by Ogdens 1924
The President and the Japanese Embassy, c1869. Artist: Augustus RobinThe President and the Japanese Embassy, c1869. The Japanese Embassy to the United States was dispatched in 1860 by the Tokugawa shogunate (bakufu)
Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536-1598), Japanese military leader, 1907. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1907]
Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, the greatest ruler of Japan in peace and war, 1907Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616), the greatest ruler of Japan in peace and war, 1907. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A
Minamoto no Yoritomo, founder of the Japanese shogunate, 1907Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147-1199), founder of the Japanese shogunate, 1907. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A
Roland, the Hero of the National Epic of France, 1909. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 5, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1909]
Druids inciting the Britons to oppose the landing of the Romans, 43 (1905). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. I
Landing of the Romans on the coast of Kent, 43 (1905). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. I. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]
Drawings showing the movements of the human figure and warriors fighting, c1472-c1519 (1883). Artist: Leonardo da VinciDrawing in red chalk illustrating the theory of the movements of the human figure and sketch in pen and ink of warriors fighting, c1472-c1519 (1883)
Hercules, 1497 (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerHercules, 1497 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]
The Large Horse, 1505 (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerThe Large Horse, 1505 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]
Caractacus, 1902. Artist: Patten WilsonCaractacus, 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
A Kalmouk warrior in combat, 1900sKalmouk Guerrier au combat. A Kalmouk warrior in combat, c.1900s
Samurai Warrior. Japanese painting on silk, in a traditional Japanese styleSamurai Warrior. A Japanese painting on silk, in a traditional Japanese style
Death of Penthesilea, 1484 (1964). From Jacques Milets L istoire de la Destruction de Troye la Grant (Story of the Destruction of Troy), Paris, 1484
Initial Q, 1490 (1964). From the Recueil des Hystoires Troyennes, printed by Michel Topie and Jacques Heremberck. A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books
Japanese warriors of the civil wars in the thirteenth century, c1875. Warriors carrying naginatas, a type of pole weapon
Comanches carrying off a captive girl, c1860
Native American scout, c1870
Indian scalping his dead enemy, 19th century
A King of Florida consulting his Magician previous to his going to Battle, c1760. Engraved for Moores New and Complete Collection of Voyages & Travel
Victory of Cali over the Giant Mahish A sura, with the idols of the Temple of Jagannath, 1809. Artist: J ChapmanVictory of Cali over the Giant Mahish A sura, with the idols of the Temple of Jagannath, 1809
Umashi Mate, ancient Japanese hero, 19th century (1886). From a drawing by Kikuchi Yosai, engraved in the Zen-ken ko-jitsu
The armour of Yoshitsune, 12th century (1886). A general of the Minamoto clan, Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1159-1189) is one of the greatest Japanese folk heroes. Preserved at Kasuga, Nara
No dance, Japan, 1904. The subject is Benkei and Yoshitsune. Saito Musashibo Benkei was a 12th century warrior monk who served Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a general of the Minamoto clan
The Shogun receiving investiture from an imperial envoy, Japan, 1904. A print from Japan, its History, Arts and Literature, Volume V, by Captain F Brinkley, TC and EC Jack, 34 Henrietta Street
Yara (Gero) of Satsuma, late 17th century (1904). A samurai supposed to be wholly careless of life. A print from Japan, its History, Arts and Literature, Volume V, by Captain F Brinkley
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
Keokuk on horseback, Rock Island, Upper Mississippi, 1841. Artist: Myers and CoKeokuk on horseback, Rock Island, Upper Mississippi, 1841. Keokuk (1767-1848) was a warrior and chief of the Sac and Fox people