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Historical engravings portraying dramatic moments from revolutions and political conflicts, illustrating the intensity of historical events.

Rebels captured in the Spanish War of Independence 1808

British troops march into Boston. the capital of the Province of Massachusetts Bay. in 1768 to protect and assist Crown-appointed colonial officials attempting to enforce unpopular parliamentary laws. digital reproduction of a historical original

events Thirty Years War 1618 - 1648 atrocites marauding soldier engraving by Hans Ulrich Frank (1603 - 1680) peasants crime marauder Germany 17th century historic historical,

French Revolution. Committee of Public Safety. Committee of the National Convention, created by the provisional government and the war cabinet on 6 April 1793, during the Reign of Terror. The committee's mission was to protect the new republic from its foreign and internal enemies, fighting against the First Coalition and the War in the Vendée. Meeting of the Committee of Public Safety. Drawing by Philippoteaux. Engraving. "History of the French Revolution". Volume I, 1876.

The French Revolution; Retreat of the Royalists from Toulon; Black and White Illustration;

Guerra de la independencia. Año 1808. Combate de casa en casa en Zaragoza, en 1809.

Historical scene from the U.S. history of the 17th century, the French in New France, now Canada and the USA, around 1665

Spanish Conquest - Peru - 16th century - Francisco Pizarro killed by Almagrist rebels (1541) - Engraving from Theodore de Bry's Peregrinationes

Mutiny on Henry Hudson's ship, 1611 (c1880). Artist: Unknown

Patrick Henry, in the Virginia House of Burgesses, introduces radical resolutions opposing the Stamp Act, warning King George III that he could go the way of Caesar and Charles I.

Anabaptist riot of Amsterdam, 10 May 1535. Forty Anabaptists occupied the city hall. The city guard stormed, resulting in a clash in which the mayor, Peter Colijn, twenty militiamen and twenty-eight Anabaptists were killed. The surviving Anabaptists were executed, their hearts ripped out while still alive, their bodies dismembered, their heads nailed to pikes and placed at the gates of the city. Anabaptists hanging by their feet and another before being thrown into the sea. Engraving. Historia de las persecuciones políticas y religiosas en Europa (History of political and religious persecutions in Europe). Volume III. Published in Barcelona, 1864.

Robert I of Normandy (ca. 1000-1035). Duke of Normandy (1027-1035). Late in 1034 Robert I decided to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. He became ill during the journey and was carried in a litter by black men. Engraving from a miniature in "Chroniques de Normandie", 15th century. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Arrest of Mr de la Chesnaye Pierre Bouillon (attributed to). Arrest of Mr de La Chesnaye, August 10, 1792, after the mandate mandate, 1792.

The execution of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, 1st Duke of Buccleuch, 1649 - 1685. Monmouth, an illigitimate son of King Charles II was executed for treason on Tower Hill on July 15, 1685 after

Official handing over a letter; From the life of Bellerophon. A man in uniform ends a staircase and gets a letter looked through a man with a beard. In the background a woman behind a curtain. On the left a horse.

The cliented Frenchman, 1742; The cliented Frenchman at Theijn, by the naughty pharmacist on the orders of the German physician. The cliented Frenchman. Cartoon on the French losses on the basis of the Hungarians, 1742. A Frenchman receives a Lavement of the Hungarian pharmacist in the command of the German doctor, the French Cardinal Fleury looks worried. Allegory on the Austrian Succession War.

Mary Read killing her antagonist with a sword.

Joseph-NapolÈon Bonaparte (7 January 1768 ñ 28 July 1844) was the elder brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, who made him King of Naples and Sicily (1806ñ1808), and later King of Spain (1808ñ1813, as JosÈ I). After the fall of Napoleon, Joseph styled himself Comte de Survilliers

Group of Six Soldiers Artist's working dates 1643-1677 Flanders. Mezzotint on ivory paper . Wallerand Vaillant

BEGINNING OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTIONMIRABEAU DEFIES THE KING'S ORDER.The early 1900s caption reads: The French Revolution began when, in 1789, Louis XVI. ordered the representatives of the common people to leave the great hall where he had assembled them, and submit themselves to the dictation of the nobles and the clergy. Mirabeau, a leader among the commons, sprang to his feet and said to the gold-laced flunky who brought the order, Go tell your master we are here by the will of the People; and nothing but bayonets can drive us forthI The Revolution had begun.

A man backed by soldiers shows a warrant relating to the young man who is being protected by members of his family while a young woman implores for his pardon. Wood engraving.

Slaves storming the city of Enna during The First Servile War of 135-132 BC, a slave rebellion against the Roman Republic. From Cassell's Illustrated Universal History, published 1883.

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). War declaration. Session of the French Senate of 15 July 1870. Engraving. ""Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia"" (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume I. Published in Barcelona, 1870.

Witches, The Flight of Bute from Dover, the Arrival at Calais, 1768. Bute is accused of promoting French interests. Bute and a witch escape England on a broom, Prince Charles Edward (the young pretender to the throne); the devil as satyr, witch on a broom, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th or 19th century original.

Interrogation and torture of Cornelis de Witt, 1672. Interrogation and torture of Cornelis de Witt, August 19, 1672.

Siege of Saragossa, vintage engraving. Siege of Saragossa, vintage engraved illustration. History of France 1885. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10656571

Römische Soldaten im Gespräch, Stahlstich nach einem Gemälde von Caravaggio, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert 1f-4903249

German Peasants' War, 1524-1526, Sack of St. Blasien, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original ...

España. Tras la caida del político Manuel Godoy durante el Motín de Aranjuez, Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos (1744-1811) fué puesto en libertad el 6 de abril de 1808 de la prisión del Castillo de Bellver, en Mallorca. Historia del Levantamiento, Guerra y Revolución de España, por el Conde de Toreno. Madrid,1851.

Life in the Brig from Arctic Explorations in the Years 1853,54,55 by American explorer Doctor Elisha Kent Kane 1820 to 1857 Volume 1 published in Philadelphia by Childs and Peterson 1856 Engraved by J. Mc Goffin after a work by C. Schuessele from a sketch by Doctor Kane

'Bonaparte and Coignet', 1896. Artist: Unknown.

Troops attempting to clear streets during Arab/Jewish riots. Algeria. From 'Le Petit Journal', Paris, 6 February 1898.

Battle of the Various Parties in Ancient Rome, 87 BC the History of Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Italy, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Governor Andros And The Boston People 1883 Pyle, Howard(1853-1911 American) Lithograph Private Collection

Colonel Atherton and the Indians

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). Military and political leader of France and Emperor of the French as Napoleon I. Vote to confer the life Consulate of Napoleon Bonaparte. Engraving.

Kinderen bieden keizer Augustus() een brief met zegels aan.In a portico, two children offer Emperor Augustus () A letter with stamps. The emperor bears a mantle, a laurel wreath and a scepter, a laurel wreath. Him are some high-ranking people and soldiers. Left in the distance some buildings. At the top right: 5. B.

Troops in the church of Sevran on October 21, 1870, Franco-Prussian War, France / Truppen in der Kirche von Sevran am 21. Oktober 1870, Deutsch-Französischer Krieg, Frankreich, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Willem III sworn in as Captain General, 1672, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1672 - 1674 print The appointment of Prince William III as Captain General about the Dutch armed forces. In the midst of the members of the States General, the prince takes the oath. Northern Netherlands paper etching new ruler taking the oath. taking the oath ~ military service

how both parties are out of their tents, armed and ready to do their duty at hte signal from the marshal, who has thrown the glove. 15th century.

American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Militiaman departures toward the battle of Lexington (April 1775), the first armed clashes of the war, under the dismay of his family. A horseman gives him the signal for the battle. Engraving by A. Bobbett. 19th century.

Print marked top right: Second part fol 57., Two women buried in the ground are killed with heavy stones. Two women who had forgiven their husbands are thus put to death., print maker: Jan Luyken, publisher: Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, etching, h 177 mm × w 135 mm

Paul Revere's Ride by Hy Hintermeister, 1897-1972

'Soldiers of the Famous Praetorian Guard at Rome', c1930. Creator: Unknown.

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). King William I of Prussia (1797-1888) visiting the wounded in hospitals. Engraving. "Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia" (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1871.

Napoleon I at the tomb of Frederick the Great, 27 October 1806, (1936). Creator: Unknown.

The arrest of the Swedish ambassador Count Carl Gyllenborg in 1715 for his involvement in the conspiracy to restore the House of Stuart in England. England. digital reproduction of a historical original

The capture of Andreas Hofer, 1809, (1936). Creator: Unknown.

Fencing practice, 1570, historical illustration

Meeting between king Alfonso XII and General Baldomero Espartero, Logrono, Spain. 1875. Spanish and America Illustration. Engraving.

Last moments of General Foy. (IT)

Very free-booters. -Brigand (sternly): 'You have other shiners, come hand 'em over. Victim (gasping): 'I do assure you I havn't.' Brigand: 'Your boots betray you. Have you not concealed somewhere a bottle fo Day & Martin Ha.' (Victim collapses). , Men, Shoes, Firearms, Shoe polishes, 19th Century American Trade Cards

GUILLERMO II DE PRUSIA Y BISMARCK. GUILLERMO II DE ALEMANIA Y PRUSIA. GUILLERMO II DE PRUSIA Y ALEMANIA. GUILLERMO II DE ALEMANIA Y PRUSIA (1859-1941). Otto von Bismarck.

The last victim. German soldiers invade a farmhouse during the first passage through Belgium. They kill mother, father, brother and rape the girl, 1920, First World War, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

De Unie van Utrecht' forms an armed alliance of the united provinces, but effectively separates Holland from Belgium, which becomes the Spanish Netherlands.

A new method of macarony making, as practised at Boston. British Cartoon Prints Collection , Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in the Library of Congress / Compiled by Donald H. Cresswell, with a foreword by Sinclair H. Hitchings. Washington : For sale by the Supt. of Docs, U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1975, no. 668. Tarring & feathering,Massachusetts,Boston,1770-1780. , Customs employees,Massachusetts,Boston,1770-1780. , Gallows,Massachusetts,1770-1780. , United States,History,Revolution, 1775-1783.

Alexander the Great(356-323 BC) receives his soldiers as he lies dying, June 323BC. Date: June 323BC

Burgers van Haarlem throw a ton with eleven heads over the city wall during the siege in 1573, Jacobus Buys, 1785 - 1787 drawing The besieged Haarlemmers roll a ton with eleven heads (the tenth medal plus interest) of Spaniards over the city wall, 1573. Episode during the siege of Haarlem. Armed women are also visible on the walls. Northern Netherlands paper. ink pen / brush historical events and situations. siege. defence ~ siege. city-walls Haarlem

Engraving of William Kidd (1645-1701) a Scottish sailor who was tried and executed for piracy after returning from a voyage to the Indian Ocean. Dated 18th Century

After the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte in the coalition wars, the Congress of Vienna, from September 18, 1814, to June 9, 1815, reorganized Europe / Der Wiener Kongreß, 18. September 1814 bis zum 9. Juni 1815, ordnete nach der Niederlage Napoleon Bonapartes in den Koalitionskriegen Europa neu, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

THE LORD MAYOR AND THE RECLAIMED STREET ARABS, 1872 engraving

French Revolution, A Commissar of the Convention, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Ambroise Paré amputates a leg on the battlefield during the siege of Bramvilliers, 1552, Ambroise Pare (c. 1510 to Dec. 20, 1590), a French surgeon. He was considered the most important French military surgeon until the 19th century and a pioneer of modern surgery to this day, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original of the period..

military caricature victory or death engraving Germany late 18th century Prussia,

Ireland. Episode of the Irish agricultural crisis. Eviction and seizure of property of a settler family. Engraving by Toma_s Carlos Capuz (1834-1899). La Ilustracion Espaola y Americana, 1881. Later colouration.

Capture of Savannah--General Geary issuing passes to citizens. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1865 Jan. 21, p. 276. Geary, John White, 1819-1873, Military service, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Social aspects, Travel, Georgia, Savannah, 1860-1870.

After the death of Charles II of Spain in 1700. Archduke Charles declared himself King of Spain. He was supported by England. and here he presents his sword to the 1st Duke of Marlborough in 1703. a digital reproduction of a historical original.

A new method of torture as practised in Boston. The print shows two men with a tarred and feathered customs officer forcing him to drink from a large teapot. The man has a short rope around his neck, which may have been attached to the rope hanging from a gallows in the background. On 27 January 1774, British customs official John Malcolm was tarred and feathered, led to a gallows and forced to drink tea, Historic, digitally restored reprod

Napoleon Bonaparte ordering the poisoning of plague-ridden French troops after the Siege of Jaffa, Egyptian Campaign, 1799. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor Syntax, T. Tegg, London, 1815.

events Thirty Years War 1618 - 1648 atrocities military punishment hanging engraving by Jacques Callot 1633 ""Les Miseres et les Malheurs da la Guerre"" execution justice tree 17th century,

War cabinet in the prefecture building at Versailles, Illustrierte Kriegschronik 1870 - 1871, Illustrated War Chronicle 1870 - 1871, German-French Campaign

Indian warfare during the American Revolution

Capture of Fort Ticonderoga. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Fort Ticonderoga (N.Y.) , Capture, 1775

Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878). Transport of a mortally wounded Montenegrin leader. Montenegro was allied with the Russian Empire and Serbia during the conflict. Engraving by Moller. ""La Guerra de Oriente"" (The Russo-Turkish War). Volume I. 1877.

The wounding of Lord Nelson on the deck of HMS Victory at the battle of Trafalgar. Engraving, 1814.

Guerra de la Independencia Española (1808-1814). Andalucía. Conquista de Jaén. El 20 de junio de 1808 los franceses entran en la ciudad, al mando del general Pierre Basté, realizando todo tipo de atrocidades, muertes y saqueos en iglesias. Tras el saqueo de los días 20 y 21 de junio las tropas se retiraron de la ciudad. El 1 de julio de 1808 Cassagne se presentó con tropas napoleónicas en Jaén. Durante los días 2 y 3 de julio el regimiento suizo del general Reding combatió a las tropas francesas que ocupaban el Castillo de Santa Catalina y saqueaban la ciudad. Salida de lmonjas y mujeres de Jaén. Grabado. Historia del Levantamiento, Guerra y Revolución de España, por el Conde de Toreno. Madrid,1852.

Joaquin Baldomero Fernandez-Espartero Alvarez de Toro (1793-1879), called Baldomero Espartero. Spanish military and politician. Oath of General Espartero (on May 10, 1841). Sketch. Oil on cardboard, ca.1841. Anonymous. Museum of Romanticism. Madrid. Spain.

Visit of generals to Emperor's deathbed, Berlin

The orderly. a soldier assigned to deliver orders. hands a letter to a man. Three men in historical clothing discussing a document. informal scene. after a painting by Metsu. digitally restored reproduction of an old original. Historical. exact date unknown.

The Queen of England conferring orders in Windsor Castle, Windsor, United Kingdom, historical illustration circa 1893, Europe

Siege of Barcelona (1713-14). War of Spanish Succession. Meeting of the Catalan military officers. Engraving, 1863.

Soldiers in a Guardroom. Short-hearted: waiting room with soldiers. Standing between his men shares an officer orders. On the right a soldier with a banner and drum, in addition a man with a breast harness. On the left, two men warm to the fireplace.

The Second Opium War, the Second Anglo-Chinese War, the Second China War, the Arrow War, or the Anglo-French expedition to China, was a war pitting the British Empire and the Second French Empire against the Qing Dynasty of China, lasting from 1856-1860.

French Generals Receiving an English Charge. British Cartoon Prints Collection , This record contains unverified data from caption card, Caption card tracings: Cartoons, Br.; B.I. (4); France Hist.

Miltiades (550-489 BC). Athenian General (Strategos). Member of Philaid clan. Important role in the Battle of Marathon. Engraving. Historia de las Naciones, 19th century. Colored.

France. The assistant Aussel, hero of Ha¥-Tien-Thouan (China) receives the Cross of the L_gion d'Honneur, after being hurt by mistake by the shots of Russian soldiers. 'Le Petit Journal'. On July 14, 1901. Engraving.

The Napoleonic Legionary

This picture illustrates the famous incident when Nelson, visiting Lord Sidmouth five weeks before Trafalgar, dipped a finger in the port and sketched his plan for the expected battle. This is reproduced from the colour painting by A. D. McCormick. Date: 23/11/1938

Teutonic Knights. 1228 1333 Lithography: Salb M. (edition) & Jan Matejko

Composite of scenes at the end of the Civil War, including homeward march / Th. Nast. | Library of Congress

Trial of Robert Emmet, Emmet replying to the verdict of high treason, Sept. 19, 1803.

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