Historical Events and Figures

Engravings depicting significant historical moments and characters. Dramatic scenes illustrate power dynamics and important events from various eras.

1700s 1790s ENGRAVING OLD NOBLESSE IN THE CONCIERGERIE OLD ARISTOCRATS HELD IN PRISON DURING FRENCH REVOLUTION

Louis XIV the Sun King 1638 to 1715 presents his grandson Philippe V 1683 to 1746 to the Spanish envoys from Histoire de France by Colart published circa 1840

After he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, James II went into exile in France, where he was welcomed by his cousin Louis XIV. Louis was at war with William of Orange, James' replacement

Buys, Jacobus, Vinkeles, Reinier (I), Netherlands, Brederode gives the Petition of the Nobles to the Governor, The presentation of the Petition to the Duchess of Parma, 1566, The presentation of the Petition by the league of nobles to the governor, the Duchess of Parma, in the palace in Brussels, April 5, 1566. Hendrik van Brederode hands her the petition., print, engraving, historical print, prints, Frederik Muller Historical plates, height 85 mm, width 56 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1784 - 1799, fourth quarter 18th century, paper, etching, etchings, Work conception, Northern Netherlands, 1741-06-19 - 1816-01-30, after a print by, Noord-Nederlands, 1724-11-19 - 1801-04-07, intermediary draughtsman

Netherlands, Buys, Jacobus, Bogerts, Cornelis, Vinkeles, Reinier (I), Alva, demands the 10th penny, Alva demands the Tenth Penny, 1571, 1571. The Duke of Alva sitting on his throne, before him kneeling the supplicating Dutch Maiden. On the ground torn up Bible and privileges., print, picture, history print, prints, pictures, Frederik Muller History plates, height 137 mm, width 88 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1741-06-19 - 1816-01-30, print maker, printmaker, 1780 - 1795, fourth quarter 18th century, paper, etching, etchings, 1745 - 1817-02-03, 1724-11-19 - 1801-04-07, intermediary draughtsman

'Bolingbroke's False Homage to Richard II., at Flint Castle', 1836. Henry Bolingbroke kneels before King Richard II at Flint Castle in Wales. After being banished and disinherited by the King, Henry Bolingbroke (c1366-1413), Duke of Lancaster, returned to England with an army and usurped the throne while Richard (1367-1400) was in Ireland. On his return to England, Richard was captured at Flint in 1399, taken to the Tower of London and forced to abdicate. Bolingbroke then declared himself King Henry IV.

'Frederick Prince of Wales and the Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha', 1736. Artist: Unknown

1700s 1790s ENGRAVING OLD NOBLESSE IN THE CONCIERGERIE OLD ARISTOCRATS HELD IN PRISON DURING FRENCH REVOLUTION

Amsterdam, Smit, Jan Willem, J., Vermandel, Willem, Buys, Jacobus, Northern Netherlands, King, Theodoor, Scenes from the life of Prince William I, 1568-1584, His cheeks sink, his bright, sparkling eyes, Suddenly appear covered with mist, Death of Requesens, 1576, Death of Requesens. The governor Requesens dies at the table during a banquet, 5 March 1576. Sixteenth song., print, engraving, historical print, prints, Frederik Muller Historical plates, height 180 mm, width 135 mm, 1748-02-03 - 1829-01-31, print maker, printmaker, 1782 - 1782, fourth quarter 18th century, paper, etching, etchings, Work conception, 1724-11-19 - 1801-04-07, after a design by, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Thermidorian Reaction. Ninth Thermidor. 27 July 1794. Result. End of the Reign of Terror. Paris. France. Engraving. 19th century.

The Rake's Progress. Plate six of a series of eight by 18th-century English artist William Hogarth. 1735. The series shows the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell; the spendthrift son and heir of a rich merchant; who comes to London; wastes all his money on luxurious living; prostitution and gambling; and as a consequence is imprisoned in the Fleet Prison and ultimately Bethlem Hospital; or Bedlam

El Bey de Túnez ante el emperador Carlos V en la ciudad de Barcelona,1519. Durante la entrevista el Bey le pidió al emperador el favor y el apoyo contra Jeireddin Barbarroja, que le había desposeido de sus estados. Carlos V le prometió su ayuda, dando orden a Hugo de Moncada para que con una flota se hiciese a la mar con objeto de reponer en sus estados al destronado rey. Ilustración por Urrabieta, detalle. Grabado por J. Nicolau. Historia de Cataluña y de la Corona de Aragón, por Victor Balaguer. Barcelona,1863.

William III of Orange (1659-1702) receives the envoys of the nobility who favoured him, castle, interior, life in luxury, ceremonial hall, disgruntled king sitting in an armchair at the dining table, scowl, reading the envoy's letter, laid table, fruit bowl, valuable furnishings, open fireplace, historical illustration 19th century

Hannibal commits suicide. Hannibal Barca, 247 - circa 183 BC. The true circumstances of Hannibal's death are unknown. Suicide by poison is one theory. It is thought that during his stay in Bithynia he

Mayor Westerwijk in Goes led out of prison, 1692, Jacobus Buys, 1785 drawing Mayor Adolph Westerwijk in Goes sentenced to death in a conflict with Stadholder William III. However, the punishment was converted into lifelong. In the show, soldiers leave the wife away from the mayor when he is brought out of prison, December 30, 1692. Design for a print. Northern Netherlands paper. ink pen / brush last talk with relatives (during last hours before execution). (person under sentence of death) on the way to the scaffold or place of execution Goes

This print is part of a cover with six prints, Bridal couple leaving the church Un Mariage du Marais Daily life scenes Scenes populaires , print maker: Martin Sylvestre Baptiste, (mentioned on object), Martin Sylvestre Baptiste, (mentioned on object), printer: Joseph Rose Lemercier, (mentioned on object), print maker: Paris, Paris, printer: Paris, publisher: Paris, publisher: London, publisher: New York (city), 1833, paper, h 276 mm × w 366 mm

Illustration by J. Tenniel, to the poem The Blasphemer's Warning. From the book The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels by Thomas Ingoldsby, published 1865.

Philip of Swabia was a prince of the House of Hohenstaufen and king of Germany who was assassinated by Otto von Wittelsbach, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

geography/travel Germany Munich people fiddler in the inn lithograph by Philipp von Foltz (1805 - 1877) Staatliche Graphische Sammlung Munich,

Lohengrin. Character in German Arthurian literature. Wedding Lohgengrin and Elsa, daughter of the Duke of Brabant. Engraving by A. Closs. Germania, 1882.

Inflammation of the spirit of wine by an electric spark

Frantic investors in the South Sea Bubble. the speculative mania that drove many British investors to ruin in 1720. It was a hoax involving the assets of the South Sea Company. which had been founded in 1711 for trade with Spanish America. England. digital reproduction of a historical original.

Performance of the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare (1564-1616). Penultimate scene of Act 5. It takes place in a room of the castle where a sword contest between Hamlet and Laertes has just been played out, wager promoted by Claudius, the King of Denmark. After the third round, Laertes wounds Hamlet, being at the same time wounded with his own poisoned sword. Laertes is shown leaning on a group of servants. Queen Gertrude had toasted Hamlet, drinking from a cup presented to her by a page containing a poisoned pearl placed by Claudius, with the intention of presenting it to Hamlet to drink a toast if he were victorious. Engraving by Vela after the painting Hamlet (last scene), by Salvador Sanchez Barbudo Morales (1857-1917). The Spanish and American Illustration (La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana), 1884.

The betrayal of Rennenberg to Mayor Hillebrands, 1580, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, 1791 print The betrayal of Rennenberg to Mayor Hillebrands, 2 March 1580. The count of Rennenberg, now moved to the Spanish side, assures the city council of Groningen during a meal with mayor Hillebrands of his loyalty to the States with a handshake. Netherlands paper etching traitor to one's country. treason Groningen

Print depicting Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) Queen consort of France and Navarre and wife of King Louis XVI, besieged by a mob in the Tuileries. Dated 18th Century

Court scene by David Henry Friston, etching, 1875, 1820-1906, Private Collection,

Miss of Montpensier fired the cannon of the Bastille, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1844.

Michał Sędziwój conducts alchemical experiences in the presence of Zygmunt III and his court Matejko, Jan (1838 1893), Styfi, Jan (1841 1921), Lewental, Salomon (Franciszek Salezy) (1841 1902)

Holy Roman Emperor Charles V (1500-1558) and Francis I of France (1494-1547). Meeting. Engraving, 1863.

Good-bye, Mr. Moore, said the pleasant mannered young matron to him., "THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS", BY WILLIAM BLACK, DRAWN BY W. SMALL, 1889.

Cinderella, girl trying on shoes that fit her, illustration from Perrault's Fairy Tale by Charles Perrault, illustrated by Gustave Dore

Viriathus (d. 139 BC). Leader of the Lusitanian people who fought against Roman expansion in Hispania in the mid-2nd century BC. Death of Viriathus. Drawing by Méndez. Engraving by A. Roca. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume II, 1854. Author: Antonio Roca Sallent (1813-1864). Spanish engraver.

Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll circa 1629 to 1685, asleep in prison the night before his execution. From The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey published London circa 1890

JOSE DE PATIÑO INTIMIDA A LOS CONCELLERES DE BARCELONA DURANTE LA GUERRA DE SUCESION ESPAÑOLA - SIGLO XVIII -. Author: JOAN SERRA I MELGOSA (1899-1970) GRABADOR. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. JOSE PATIÑO MORALES.

Cultural state in the late 15th and early 16th century, princely room, Fürstenzimmer, after a woodcut by Hans Burgmeier in the Weiß-Kunig, Historic, d...

Plate 7 from the Rake's Progress. Plate one of a series of eight by 18th-century English artist William Hogarth. 1735. The series shows the decline and fall of Tom Rakewell; the spendthrift son and heir of a rich merchant; who comes to London; wastes all his money on luxurious living; prostitution and gambling; and as a consequence is imprisoned in the Fleet Prison and ultimately Bethlem Hospital; or Bedlam

The Matinee of a nobleman, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1842.

Engraving after William Hogarth (1697 - 1764) from his series, "Hudibras", a poem by Samuel Bulter (16131680), satirising the Cromwellians and Presbyterian Church. Plate IV: "The Masquerade Adventure".

"Countess Zrinyi exploding powder-mine. In the 16th century the Turks conquered most of Hungary by force of numbers, but they could never wholly subdue its heroic inhabitants, and many a desperate deed of valor checked their advance. Among these was the act of the Countess Zrinyi, who, when her castle was at last captured, waited until the foe were in complete possession and then exploded the powder magazine, carrying three thousand of her foes with her to death. We see her at the moment she crouches ready, torch in hand, and the Turks, bursting in the door of the magazine, recoil in horror, r

Carlos V y Francisco I de Francia. El emperador Carlos V se trasladó desde Barcelona a Niza el 27 de abril de 1538, donde se había comprometido a celebrar una conferencias con el Papa y el rey Francisco I, acordando la prolongación de la tregua hasta diez años (Tregua de Niza). Tras haber estado en Génova y Aigües-Mortes, donde se entrevistó de nuevo con el rey de Francia, regresó a Barcelona el 20 de julio. La reconciliación de Carlos V y Francisco I en Aigües-Mortes. Grabado por A. Roca. Historia de Cataluña y de la Corona de Aragón, por Victor Balaguer. Barcelona,1863. Barcelona,1863.

Albrecht von Wallenstein, the imperial generalissimo in the Thirty Years' War, was murdered on 25 February 1634 in the Bohemian town of Cheb, school picture, authentic reproduction of a school mural, around 1911, exact date unknown, Historical

LOS CONTRABANDISTAS ESPAÑOLES - SIGLO XIX. Author: FREDERICK LEWIS JOHN (1804-1876). Location: MUSEO DEL ROMANTICISMO-GRABADOS. MADRID. SPAIN.

History of Spain. Nineteenth century. Regency of Maria Cristina of Habsburg-Lorraine (1885-1902). The queen regent (1885-1902) out of Congress. Engraving of "The Spanish and American Illustration" (1886).

The House of Commons in Walpole's Adminsitration; Engraving after Hogarth and Thornhill; Black and White Illustration;

Historic steel engraving by Ferdinand Rothbart, 1823 - 1899, a German illustrator, Mary Stuart, 1542 - 1587, Queen of Scotland and France, scene from the classic drama Mary Stuart by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller

Charles II knighting a loin of beef. Artist: Gilbert

Marriage in France at the time of the First Republic 1792, 1804, digital improved reproduction of an original print from the 19th century

Great Britain politics parliament procession of the Speaker of the House of Commons to the House of Lords wood engraving Germany circa 1870 private collection,

France, Louis XV (king of France), Huquier, Gabriel, Du Fresne de Francheville, Joseph, Gillot, Claude, Scènes comiques du Théâtre italien, Scenes from the Commedia dell'arte, Tombeau de Maître André, Scene with figures from the Commedia dell'arte with Harlequin at a Wine Barrel, verso - stamped, print, prints, height 191 mm, width 225 mm, French, 1695 - 1772-06-11, print maker, printmaker, 1729 - 1732, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, 1673-04-27 - 1722-05-04, after a design by, writer, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, uitgever, 1710-02-15 - 1774-05-10, grandeur van privilege

Eel ptZ, 18th century engraving by C. Eisen

Henry, Duke of Saxony, was elected to the German King, Henry the Fowler, Heinrich der Finkler or Heinrich der Vogler, 874 - 936, was the duke of Saxony from 912 and the elected king of East Francia / Heinrich, Herzog von Sachsen, wird zum deutschen König gewählt, historisch, C:CC5historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt.

The convulsionaries the cemetery Saint Medard, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1845.

"The Magic Mirror", by C. Cattermole, exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water-Colours, 1868. Engraving of a drawing. 'Visits to the Necromancer, Queen Elizabeth consulting her "Secret Intelligencer," Dr. Lee Dee, and the like subjects, are rather favourite themes with our painters just now...In this instance the elder of the two visitors to the magician, in her enormous ruff and fardingale, may without much improbability be taken for Queen Bess herself; and she inspects the wonders of the mirror with something of Royal collectedness not unworthy of that brave li

Illustration depicting King George III (1738-1829) with his Consort Charlotte Sophia (1744-1818) and their family, including King George VI (1762-1830). Dated 19th Century

A sale of paintings at the auction house, 1869, Paris, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century painting, exact o...

Volkstrachten aus Spanien, Leon, Kastilien, Valencia, Mallorca, Biscaya, Galicien und Andalusien, Illustration aus 1870, Historisch, digitale Reproduk...

Hudibras addresses a lawyer who sits in an elaborately decorated pew next to shelf of books; two clerks sit beneath. Aquatint by Merigot, 1799, after William Hogarth.

Le Courses Du Matin by Philibert Louis Debucourt, 1755-1832

'William, Baron Hastings (1430-1483) accused of witchcraft and executed by Richard III of England. The real motive for the execution was political. Engraving c1800.'

Princess Maria Clementina, who was engaged to James Francis Edward Stuart. She was arrested and imprisoned in Italy on the way to her wedding in 1719 on the orders of Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI in Austria to appease King George I of Great Britain, who was against the marriage because he feared that her heirs would lay claim to his throne, digital reproduction of a historical model

LLUCH, Vicente (1771-1812). Royal wedding of Philip III and Margaret of Austria in Valencia. 19th c. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Valencia. San Pio V Fine Arts Museum.

Louis XV, King of France and the Ambassador of Netherlands, (19th century). Artist: Unknown

Juana la Loca and Felipe el Hermoso, 1478-1506. The death of Felipe el Hermoso

Louis XIV (1638-1715), King of France, with his grandson. Engraving

Pharamond c370 to c430 legendary king of France from Histoire de France by Colart published circa 1840

Spain. Events of La Granja (1832). Conspiracy carried out by supporters of Carlos María Isidro, the king's brother, to abolish the Pragmatic Sanction of 1789 that Ferdinand VII had just enacted on 29 March 1830. It allowed women to reign if they had no male siblings, making Ferdinand VII's daughter, Isabella, the legitimate heiress to the Spanish throne in detriment of Carlos María Isidro. This caused a civil war, the First Carlist War, as Isabella was not recognised as the heiress to the throne by the supporters of Carlos María Isidro, known as Carlists. King Ferdinand VII (1784-1833) hands over Doña María Cristina the Decree of 6 October 1832, by virtue of which, due to his illness, he delegated government matters to her. Illustration by Francisco de Paula Van Halen. Engraving by Serra. Panorama Español, Crónica Contemporánea. Madrid, 1842. Author: VAN HALEN FRANCISCO DE PAULA. Spanish artist. Serra. Spanish engraver.

"Lady Jane Grey's Victory over Bishop Gardiner", by G. F. Folingsby, 1871. Engraving of a painting. '"Gardiner is deputed by Queen Mary to convince Lady Jane of her errors, and offer a pardon for herself and husband on condition of being reconciled to the Church of Rome. She refuses to recant, and Gardiner breaks off the discussion in a rage."...several attempts were made to induce Lady Jane Grey to recant during her confinement in the Tower...She is represented to have been remarkably beautiful and intelligent, yet to have preserved all the unaffected graces proper to her

Marie Antoinette in front of the Revolutionary Tribunal, French Revolution, Marie-Antoinette, November 2nd 1755, October 16, 1793 executed, was born as Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria. By marrying the heir Louis August 1770 she became Dauphine of France on 16 May. After the accession of her husband when Louis XVI. she was on May 10, 1774 Queen of France and Navarre, after the French Revolution of September 4, 1791 to the August 10, 1792 Queen of the French, digitally restored reproduction from a previous edition

Louis XI 1423 to 1483 held under house arrest by Charles the Bold 1433 to 1477 from Histoire de France by Colart published circa 1840

William shakespeare

Charles Edouard Delort (1841-1895). "Ursus spies on the police" ("The laughing man"). Black ink wash, graphite mine and white gouache on paper. 1892-1893. Paris, house of Victor Hugo. 100148-13 Drawing, group of people, illustration of literary work, wash, parliament, novel character, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century

The servant turned mistress

Opening of the Fuerstenschule St. Afra zu Meissen school, 1543, Saxony, Germany, wood engraving, 1880, Europe

Margaret of Burgundy (1290-1315). Queen of France and Navarre and first wife of the King Louis X of France. Confined at Chateau Gaillard and died. Engraving. 19th century.

Der Trompeter in der Wachstube, Turmwächter, Stich nach einem Gemälde von Van Mieris, um 1680, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert 1f-4903254

Gustave Doré (1832-1883), designer and Philippe Jules Joseph Ryckebusch (born in 1831), engraver. "Balzac the entomologist." Illustration for Honoré de Balzac, "Les Contes Drolatiques", Paris: Société Générale de Librairie, 1855 ". Wood engraving. Paris, Maison de Balzac. 101784-27 Wood engraving, illustration of literary work, 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th 19th century, engraving

Paris in 1793 Engraving by Butterworth and Heath after Laslett J Pott 1823 1898 The Condemned on the way to the Guillotine

MENDELSSOHN, Moses (1729-1786). German Jewish philosopher. Mendelssohn al the door of Berlin in Postdam for an audience with King Frederick II. Copper engraving based on work by Daniel Chodowiecki (1792).

Reception of Columbus by Ferdinand and Isabella, Barcelona, 15th century, (19th century). Artist: Eugene Deveria

Fahrendes Volk, Zigeuner, im Gespräch mit einem vornehmen Paar, um 1899, Deutschland, Illustration, Historisch, Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. Authentisch, Datei restauriert für optimale Verwendung, genaues Datum der Vorlage unbekannt 1f-4999841

fine arts, Dore, Gustave (1832 - 1883), illustration, The judgement of Solomon, wood engraving, Paris, France, 1865, private collection,

Idustry and Idleness The industrious prentice alderman of London The idle one impeached in front of him by his accomplice From The Works of Hogarth published London 1833, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

PUYSEGUR demonstrating the power of suggestion with his subject Victor Race Date: 1784

Jan Kazimierz Waza in Bielany Kraków During a Fire of the Suburbs of Krakow in 1655. Matejko, Jan (1838 1893), Styfi, Jan (1841 1921), Lewental, Salomon (Franciszek Salezy) (1841 1902)

Marie Antoinette (1755-1793). Queen consort of France by her marriage to Louis XVI of France. Marie-Antoinette facing the Revolutionary Tribunal in 1793. She was sentenced to death on 16 October 1793. Drawing by Hippolyte de la Charlerie. Engraving by Meyer-Heine. Detail. "History of the French Revolution". Volume I, 1876. Author: Théodore Meyer-Heine (fl. 1863-1881). French engraver. Hippolyte de la Charlerie (1827-1869). Belgian artist.

Plate 8 for 'History of the Middle Ages'

HENRY IV of France (1553-1610). King of France (1589-1610) and Navarre (1562-1589). The King with Gabrielle d'Estr_es and their children:C_sar de Bourbon, duc de Vendªme, and Catherine-Henriette de Bourbon Alexandre. Engraving.

Engraving depicting the last sleep of Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll. Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll (1629-1685) a Scottish peer and soldier.

Auch ein Todtentanz III. Dated: 1849. Medium: wood engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Alfred Rethel.

Phryne before the judges. Daughter of Epicles, is the nickname of a famous Greek hetaira, famous for her proverbial beauty, born in Thessaly, was the lover and favorite model of Praxíteles, Ancient Greece. Old 19th century engraved illustration, El Mundo Ilustrado 1880

festivity kermesse at Grosshesselohe 29.6.1779 painting by Joseph Z_chenberger oil on canvas detail Stadtmuseum Munich,

Equestrian statue of Gyula Andrássy in Budapest by György Zala, Franz Joseph I of Austria, 1908, Budapest, Relief an dem Graf Andrassy, Denkmal, Hungary

Joan of Arc (1412-1431) or The Maid of Orleans. Folk heroine of France and a Roman Catholic saint. She led the French army to several important victories against England during the Hundred Years' War, which paved the way for the coronation of Charles VII of France. Was burned at the stake for heresy. Joan of Arc and Charles VII of France. Engraving by A. Belin.

Tennis Court Oath, Tennis Court Oath, Oath in the ballroom at Versailles on June 20, 1789 France / Ballhausschwur, Der Schwur im Ballsaal zu Versaille am 20. Juni 1789, Frankreich, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

'The Divorce of Josephine', 1846, (mid 19th century). Creator: François de Meersman.

Richard I of England (1157-1199), known as Richard the Lionheart. King of England. Engraving depicting a court scene. The King listen music. Colored.

JOUFFROY: Artist's reconstruction of a meeting held at the house of the Marquis Ducrest to discuss the Marquis de Jouffroy d'Abbans's (1751-1832) plans for a steam engine. From Louis Figuier Les Merveilles de la Science. Paris

The Girondists at Madame Roland's, drawn by F. Lix, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897

Hudibras The burning of the Rumps at Temple Bar Engraved by J Romney after Hogarth from The Works of Hogarth published London 1833, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Christopher Columbus, on his ship, admonishes his men for their lack of courage. Coloured lithograph, ca. 1850.

In 1701. the Legion Memorial was presented by Daniel Defoe to his employer. Robert Harley. the Speaker of the House of Commons. It called for the release of the Kentish petitioners who had asked Parliament to support the king in an impending war against France. England. digital reproduction of a historical original.

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