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Great Sphinx Head in Profile, 18th century. Artist: Tuscher HafniaeGreat Sphinx Head in Profile, 18th century. Found in the collection of the Schuster Gallery
Statues at Thebes, c1842. Artist: Richard DuddStatues at Thebes, c1842. From the collection of the The Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Karl Heinrich Marx, German philosopher, political economist, and revolutionary, (1903). The father of modern communism, Marx (1818-1883)
Martin Luther, Protestant church reformer, (1903). After a picture in the Tower Church at Weimar. Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation
The Flagellants at Doornik in 1349, (1903). Christians flagellating themselves in Tournai (or Doornik) in Belgium. A miniature from the Chronicle of Aegidius Li Muisis in the library at Brussels
Agnes Howard, Duchess of Norfolk, (1793). The daughter of Hugh Tilney of Boston Agnes (1478-1545) was the second wife of Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk
Catherine Howard, fifth wife and Queen of Henry VIII, (1902). Catherine (c1520-1542) became the fifth queen consort of Henry VIII on 28 July 1540
The Pel Quintain, 14th century, (1883)The Pel Quintin, 14th century, (1833). The quintain was a log or tree stump on which a knight practised his sword strokes
Cologne in 1530, (1903). Artist: Anton WoensamCologne in 1530, (1903). The first impression of this woodcut, which was designed for the house of Peter Quentel, was presented on 5th January 1531 to the Emperor Charles V and his brother Ferdinand
A page from the Wenzel Bible, c1400, (1903). A print from The Worlds History, A Survey of Mans Record, by Dr HF Helmolt, Volume II, William Heinemann, London, 1903
Louis XIVs audience to the Papal ambassador Sigismondo Chigi, 29 July 1664, (1903). Artist: Charles le BrunLouis XIVs audience to the Papal ambassador Sigismondo Chigi, 29 July 1664, (1903). The meeting was held at Fontainebleau. From the Gobelin tapestry by Charles Lebrun
Arrival of William of Orange in England, 5 November 1688, (1903)Arrival of William of Orange in England, 15-16 November 1688, (1903). A protestant, William of Orange (1650-1702) was invited by a conspiracy of English notables to depose the Catholic James II
The Battle of Hochstadt, Bavaria, 13 August 1704, (1903). Artist: Jan van HuchtenburgThe Battle of Hochstadt, Bavaria, 13 August 1704, (1903). A battle in the War of the Spanish Succession, Hochstadt saw a combined French
The oath of fealty to Maria Theresa as Archduchess of Austria, 22 November 1740, (1903). From Georg Christoph Kriegls The Oath of Fealty, Vienna, 1742
Wilhelm Liebknecht, 19th century German social democrat, (1903). Liebknecht (1826-1900) took part in the Baden Insurrection of 1848-1849 after which he fled into exile
Eduard Bernstein, German social democratic theoretician and politician, 1903. Bernstein (1850-1932) was an associate of the Marxist social and economic theorist Friedrich Engels
Ferdinand Lassalle, 19th century German jurist and socialist political activist, (1903). Lasalle (1825-1864) participated in the French Revolution of 1848
Francois Marie Charles Fourier, French utopian socialist, (1903). Fourier (1772-1837) believed that universal harmony could be achieved by reorganizing society into cooperatives called phalanxes
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, 19th century French mutualist political philosopher, (1903). Proudhon (1808-1868) advocated the complete reorganization of society and the abolition of all its trappings
Robert Owen, Welsh socialist and social reformer, (1903). Owens (1771-1858) New Lanark Mills in Scotland, which he bought in c1799, featured pioneering social and industrial welfare programmes
Thomas Carlyle, 19th century Scottish essayist, satirist, and historian, (1903). Carlyle (1795-1881) wrote a history of the French Revolution which gained him popular as well as academic fame when it
Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar, German prince and general in the Thirty Years War, (1903). Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar (1604-1639) was on of the commanders on the Protestant side during the war
Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, (1903). A print from The Worlds History, A Survey of Mans Record, by Dr H F Helmolt, Volume II, William Heinemann, London, 1903
Albrecht von Wallenstein, Bohemian soldier and politician, (1903). Wallenstein (1583-1634) commanded the Catholic imperial armies during the Thirty Years War (1618-1648)
Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, (1903). Artist: Antoine PesneFrederick the Great, King of Prussia, (1903). Frederick II (1712-1786) ruled Prussia from 1740. He enlarged Prussian territory by acquiring Silesia from Austria in the War of the Austrian Succession
Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly, Flemish soldier of the Thirty Years War, (1903). Tilly (1559-1632) was appointed by Maximilian I of Bavaria to reorganise the Bavarian army in 1610
Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg, 1683 (1903). Frederick William (1620-1688), Elector from 1640, known as the Great Elector
Four German socialists, (1903). Karl Heinrich Marx, German philosopher, political economist, and revolutionary; Ferdinand Lasalle, German jurist and socialist political activist; Wilhelm Liebknecht
Four social theorists: Carlyle, Owen, Fourier and Proudhon, (1903). Robert Owen, Welsh socialist and social reformer; Thomas Carlyle, Scottish essayist, satirist
Facsimile of Martin Luthers handwriting, 1903. A page from the treatise, That these words of Christ, This is my body, &c. are still true, contrary to the Fanatics, published in 1527
The chief military commanders of the Thirty Years War, 1618-1648 (1903). Albrecht von Wallenstein; Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly; Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden; Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar
Heidelberg Castle, Germany, in 1620 (1903). Artist: Matthaus MerianHeidelberg Castle, Germany, in 1620 (1903). A print from The Worlds History, A Survey of Mans Record, by Dr HF Helmolt, Volume II, William Heinemann, London, 1903
German book manufacture in the 16th century, (1903). The workshops of a paper maker, a printer, and a bookbinder. From Stande und Handwerker, by Jost Amman, reproduced in The Worlds History
Theodoric, King of the Ostrogoths, 16th century, (1903). Bronze statue made in teh 16th century, of Theodoric (454 AD-526 AD)
King Arthur, 16th century, (1903). Bronze statue made in the 16th century, of the mythical king, said by some to have been born in the 5th century AD
The old stock exchange in Amsterdam, destroyed by fire in 1858, (1903). A print from The Worlds History, A Survey of Mans Record, by Dr HF Helmolt, Volume II, William Heinemann, London, 1903
Four industrial reformers: Colbert, Turgot, Arkwright and Watt, (1903). Jean Baptiste Colbert, Anne Robert Jacques Turgot, Richard Arkwright and James Watt
Ships of the Hanseatic League of the 14th and 15th century, (1903). Artist: Willy StowerShips of the Hanseatic League of the 14th and 15th century, (1903). 1 and 3: Cologne ships of the year 1400; 2: Wisnar ship; 4: Lubeck ship; 5: Danzig ship; 6: Elbing ship
Garden, Japan. Hand-tinted picture postcard
Taki-no-kannon, Japan. (Mercy of Goddess at Waterfall) site of the Kyojunji Temple. Hand-tinted picture postcard
Maruyama, Nagasaki, Japan. Hand-tinted picture postcard. The Maruyama area was the main entertainment area of Nagasaki for centuries. Its historic brothel buildings were built of timber
Japan. Hand-tinted picture postcard. Steps leading up to a building, possibly a temple or shrine
The Yomeimon Gate of Tosho-gu Shrine, Nikko, Japan. Shinto shrine. Hand-tinted picture postcard
Tono, Japan. Hand-tinted picture postcard
Mount Fuji, Japan. Hand-tinted picture postcard
Belle Vue Hotel, Nagasaki, Japan, before 1920. Hand-tinted picture postcard
Pagoda, Japan. Hand-tinted picture postcard
Negishi Bay, Yokohama, Japan. Hand-tinted picture postcard
Village by water, Japan. Hand-tinted picture postcard of wooden buildings on a river or lake
Coastal scene, Japan. Hand-tinted picture postcard
Japan. Hand-tinted picture postcard. Frames used possibly for drying cloth, or for growing some sort of plant
Hoodman Blind, (1833). Medieval depiction of the game also known as Blind Mans Bluff, in which a player is blinded and buffeted by other players until one is caught
Diving for Apples, (1833). His head is placed over water to catch an object or avoid being ducked when elevated. Illustration after a manuscript in the Bodleian Library
Bob-cherry, 14th century (1833). Game in which the cherry is hung so as to bob against the mouth, in order to teach the virtues of patience and constancy
A Green Man, (1833). Actors would dress as green men disguised in droll masks. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
Ancient Playing Cards: Knave and Ace, (1833). The Knave of Pinks and The Ace of Roses. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
Ancient Playing Cards: King and Queen, (1833). The King of Columbines and the Queen of Rabbits. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
Square and circular chessboards, 14th century, (1833). An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
Ancient Chess Play, 14th century, (1833). Illustration after a manuscript in the Harleian Collection of the British Library
Bear and Monkey, 13th century, (1833). Dancing bears and monkeys would peform in the public streets. Illustration after a book of prayers in the Harleian Collection of the British Library
A bear standing on his head, 14th century, (1833). An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
Tutored Bear, 14th century, (1833). The teaching of bears to imitate the actions of men. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
Sword dance, (1833). Young men dance among the points of swords. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
Dancing to a bear, (1833). The dance is executed by a woman and consists of approaching and receding from the bear with great agility
Tumbling with musicians, 14th century, (1833). Illustration after a manuscript in the Bodleian Library at Oxford. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt
Boat Tilting, 14th century, (1833). The aim was to strike your antagonist with your lance and overthrow him into the river. Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library
Tumbling, 14th century, (1833). Man bending himself backwards in an extraordinary manner. The original is from the library of Sir Hans Sloane
Boys Tilting in Pastime, 14th century, (1833). Those of a lower rank were excluded from the jousts. They therefore replaced the horse with a long switch, and the lance by switch
A Justing Toy, (1833). Toy knight on horseback, made of brass. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
Preparation for a Tournament, (1833). Two chief barons at the commencement of a tournament. Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library entitled St Graal
Tilting at the Ring, (1833). Jousting practice: running at the ring (also known as tilting at the quintain) was to ride at full speed, and thrust the point of the lance through the ring
Human Quintain contest, (1833). The contest between two figures depends upon the breaking of the stick which both hold on to, or is a struggle to overthrow each other
The Ring In Tilting, (1833). The letter A indicates the ring detached from the sheath; B represents the sheath with the ring attached to the post
Swing exercise from the Quintain, (1833). The opponent is seated in a swing and drawn back, descending with great force and striking the foot of the antagonist
Exercises derived from the Quintain, (1833) One man seated holds up one of his feet, opposed to the foot of another man, who stands upon another leg and endeavours to thrust him backwards
Water-Tub Quintain, 1344, (1833). Target practice for jousting: boys striking at a tub of water in such a manner as not to throw it over them
Moveable Quintain, 1344, (1833). Target practice for jousting: consisting of a cross-bar turning upon a pivot with a broad part to strike against
Fixed Quintain, 1344, (1833). Target practice: the fixed quintain consists of a stake fixed into ground, with a shield to aim at
Ancient Wrestling, (1833). Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
Two Saxon Archers, 8th century, (1833)Two Saxon Archers in search of wild deer, 8th century, (1833). Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England
Ladies Hawking, 14th century, (1833). Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
Hunting Dresses, 15th century, (1833). Illustration after a manuscript in the Harleian Collection of the British Library. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England
Men and Women in the act of Hawking, 14th century, (1833). Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library. An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England
