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King John at Poitiers, (1356), 1890. Creator: Unknown
King John at Poitiers, (1356), 1890. John II of France (1319-1364), surrounded and captured by the French army of Edward the Black Prince at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356 during the Hundred Years

The Final Assault on Constantinople, (29 May 1453), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Final Assault on Constantinople, (29 May 1453), 1890. The Fall of Constantinople - capture of the Byzantine Empires capital under Constantine XI Palaiologos by an invading Ottoman army under

Mohammed II Encouraging His Seamen, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Mohammed II Encouraging His Seamen, 1890. Mehmed the Conqueror (1432-1481) Otoman Sultan described as the lord of the two lands and two seas (the Aegean and Black seas)

John Huniades, (c1406-1456), 1890. Creator: Unknown
John Huniades, (c1406-1456), 1890. John Hunyadi (c1406-1456) leading Hungarian military and political figure of 15th century. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The English Passing The Somme, (1346), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The English Passing The Somme, (1346), 1890. Battle of Crecy (1346), during the Hundred Years War - the French under King Philip VI blockaded the River Somme trapping the English army led by King

Ziska and the Hussites, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Ziska and the Hussites, 1890. Jan Zizka (c1360-1424) Czech general and renowned Hussite military leader considered a Czech national hero. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Queen Phillippa Interceding for the Citizens of Calais, (1347), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Queen Phillippa Interceding for the Citizens of Calais, (1347), 1890. Philippa of Hainault successfully persuaded her husband King Edward III to spare the lives of the Burghers of Calais during

Place De La Pucelle, Rouen, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Place De La Pucelle, Rouen, 1890. Statue of Joan of Arc (1412-1431) in Place De La Pucelle, Rouen. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Battle of Agincourt, (1415), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Agincourt, (1415), 1890. Battle of Agincourt and English victory during the Hundred Years War. Henry V of England led his troops into battle and participated in hand-to-hand fighting

Smyrna, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Smyrna, 1890. Smyrna on a strategic point of the Aegean coast of Anatolia. During the Smyrniote Crusade in 1344, combined forces of the Knights Hospitaliers, Republic of Venice

The Rock of Van, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Rock of Van, 1890. Van Fortress in Anatolia on Lake Van, built in the ancient kingdom of Urartu during 9th-7th centuries BC

John Huss, (c1369-1415), 1890. Creator: Unknown
John Huss, (c1369-1415), 1890. Jan Hus (c1369-1415) Czech theologian, philosopher, predecessor to Protestantism and figure of the Bohemian Reformation

Coronation at Cracow of Louis I of Hungary as King of Poland, (1370), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Coronation at Cracow of Louis I of Hungary as King of Poland, (1370), 1890. Louis I of Hungary (1326-1382) inherited Poland after his uncle Casimir III the Great died, in 1370

Duke Rudolf IV as Founder of the Stephen Cathedral, (c1360), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Duke Rudolf IV as Founder of the Stephen Cathedral, (c1360), 1890. Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria (1339-1365) House of Habsburg with plans for St. Stephens Cathedral, Vienna

The Grand Canal, Venice, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Canal, Venice, 1890. The banks of the Grand Canal are lined with buildings, which date mostly from 13th to 18th century. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Trouvere Adenes at the Court of Queen Marie of Brabant, (1274-1285), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Trouvere Adenes at the Court of Queen Marie of Brabant, (1274-1285), 1890. Adenes Le Roi (c1240-1300), French minstrel or trouvere entertaining Marie of Brabant (1254- 1322)

Charles VI in the Forest of Le Mans, (1392), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Charles VI in the Forest of Le Mans, (1392), 1890. Charles VI of France (1368-1422) is stopped by a madman in the Forest of Le Mans who says Stop, noble King, don t go any farther, you are betrayed!

Palace of the Bohemian Kings and Cathedral of Hradschin, Prague, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Palace of the Bohemian Kings and Cathedral of Hradschin, Prague, 1890. Prague Castle and Royal Palace, dating from 9th century

Canterbury Cathedral, from the North-East, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Canterbury Cathedral, from the North-East, 1890. Founded in 597 and largely rebuilt in Gothic style following a fire in 1174 with extensions to accommodate the flow of pilgrims visiting the shrine of

Cimabue, (1240-1302), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cimabue, (1240-1302), 1890. Cimabue (1240-1302) Italian painter and designer of mosaics in Florence, heavily influenced by Byzantine. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Salisbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Salisbury Cathedral, 1890. Anglican English Gothic cathedral in Salisbury, completed from 1220-1258, has the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom

Church and Tower of the Temple, Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Church and Tower of the Temple, Paris, 1890. Medieval fortress in Quartier du Temple, Marais, Paris, built by the Knights Templar during 13th century

Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Bell Harry Tower, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Bell Harry Tower, designed by John Wastell during 15th century at Canterbury cathedral, listed as a World Heritage Site

Porch of St. Sebalds Church, Nuremberg, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Porch of St. Sebalds Church, Nuremberg, 1890. Construction of St. Sebaldus Church, Nuremberg began in 1225 and was completed by 1273-75 with a Romanesque basilica

Bannockburn: The Abbot of Inchaffray Blessing The Scots Before The Battle, (1314), 1890. Maurice of Inchaffray, chaplain at the Battle of Bannockburn

Castle of the Popes, Avignon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Castle of the Popes, Avignon, 1890. Palais des Papes, medieval gothic fortress and palace, papal residence and seat of Western Christianity during 14th century

The Battle of Stirling Castle, (1297) 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Stirling Castle, (1297) 1890. The Battle of Stirling Bridge during the First War of Scottish Independence, fought on 11 September 1297

Constance, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Constance, 1890. Konstanz Cathedral in Konstanz on the river Rhine flowing into Lake Constance, by the late Middle Ages, about a quarter of inhabitants were exempt from taxation on account of

An Incident in the Jugurthine War, 1890. Creator: Unknown
An Incident in the Jugurthine War, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

A Tumult in the Forum at Rome, 1890. Creator: Unknown
A Tumult in the Forum at Rome, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The Flight of Caius Gracchus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Flight of Caius Gracchus, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The Mother of the Gracchi, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Mother of the Gracchi, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The Interview Between Bocchus and Sulla, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Interview Between Bocchus and Sulla, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Roman Soldiers, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Roman Soldiers, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Pergamus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Pergamus, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

View on the Coast of Sicily, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View on the Coast of Sicily, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Etruscan Vases, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Etruscan Vases, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The Attack on the Citadel of Carthage, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Attack on the Citadel of Carthage, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

The Roman Dominions in the Second Century B. C. with the dates of the Chief Acquistions, 1890
The Roman Dominions in the Second Century B.C. with the dates of the Chief Acquistions, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Scipios Appeal to the People, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Scipios Appeal to the People, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

A Roman Comedy, 1890. Creator: Unknown
A Roman Comedy, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Scipio Africanus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Scipio Africanus, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Death of Sophonisba, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Death of Sophonisba, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The Tomb of the Scipios at Rome, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Tomb of the Scipios at Rome, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The Vow of Hannibal, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Vow of Hannibal, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The Naval Battle Off Cape Pelorus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Naval Battle Off Cape Pelorus, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The Plough Driven Over the Site of Carthage, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Plough Driven Over the Site of Carthage, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

The Romans at Corinth, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Romans at Corinth, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

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"Cassell and Company Ltd: A Journey Through Time with Artistic Masterpieces" Step into the world of art and history with Cassell and Company Ltd. This renowned publishing house takes you on a captivating journey through time, showcasing an exquisite collection of artworks that have stood the test of time. One such masterpiece is "Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus" by JMW Turner, painted in 1829 but immortalized in 1904. The sheer brilliance of Turner's brushstrokes transports you to ancient Greek mythology, where Ulysses bravely challenges the Cyclops. Traveling forward in time, we encounter Thomas Webster's "A Dames School, " created in 1845 but brought to life again in 1904. This heartwarming scene captures the innocence and curiosity of children as they gather for their education, reminding us of simpler times gone by. Moving on to Cookham, we stumble upon an intriguing piece from 1898 whose creator remains unknown. Despite this mystery, its beauty speaks volumes as it depicts a serene countryside landscape that invites contemplation and tranquility. Lancaster Castle emerges next, depicted by J Davis around 1896. John of Gaunt's Tower stands tall against the sky—a symbol of strength and power—whispering tales from medieval times when knights roamed these halls. Chesterfield comes alive through Albert Edward Seaman's skilled hand around the same period. His artwork captures the essence of this historic town with its iconic crooked spire standing proudly amidst charming architecture—a sight not easily forgotten. Crossing Llangollen Bridge brings us closer to nature once more; although its creator remains unknown like many others featured here, their work showcases a picturesque bridge surrounded by lush greenery—an idyllic spot for reflection or perhaps even romance. The historical narrative continues with "Submission of Henry IV at Canossa" from 1077—an event brought to life by an unknown artist in 1890.