Cassells Illustrated Universal History Collection (page 4)

The Romans passing under the yoke at the Caudine Forks (litho)
STC416041 The Romans passing under the yoke at the Caudine Forks (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Caudine)

The sacrifice of Curtius (litho)
STC416040 The sacrifice of Curtius (litho) by Brouwer, Adriaen (1605/6-38); Private Collection; (add.info.: According to Livy)

Interview between Coriolanus and his wife and mother (litho)
STC416037 Interview between Coriolanus and his wife and mother (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The oration of Demostenes (litho)
STC416127 The oration of Demostenes (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demostenes (384-322 BC)

Timoleon in the Syracusan assembly (litho)
STC416125 Timoleon in the Syracusan assembly (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timoleon (c.411-337 BC)

The banquet of Damocles (litho)
STC416124 The banquet of Damocles (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Interior of the Parthenon, restored (litho)
STC416113 Interior of the Parthenon, restored (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Greek Triremes at the Battle of Salamis (litho)
STC416109 Greek Triremes at the Battle of Salamis (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Salamis)

Olympic Games (litho)
STC416104 Olympic Games (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Ezra reading the law to the Jews (litho)
STC416098 Ezra reading the law to the Jews (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Battle of Carchemish (litho)
STC416089 The Battle of Carchemish (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Carchemish)

Scenery at Cape Misenum, near Baiae (litho)
STC416079 Scenery at Cape Misenum, near Baiae (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vesuvius in the background; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Roman Augers (litho)
STC416064 Roman Augers (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Gallia (litho)
STC416062 Gallia (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Sophists expelled from Rome (litho)
STC416052 The Sophists expelled from Rome (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Brennus at Rome (litho)
STC416039 Brennus at Rome (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brennus (4th century BC), chieftain of the Senones; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Pope Gregory VII, (1015-1085), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Pope Gregory VII, (1015-1085), 1890. Pope Gregory VII (1015-1085), was pope from 22 April 1073 to his death in 1085 and is known for his role in the Investiture Controversy

The Rufus Stone in the New Forest, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Rufus Stone in the New Forest, 1890. Marks the spot where William II was killed by an arrow through the lung, while hunting in 1100. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Tower of Louis D Outremer at Laon (Destroyed in 1831), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Tower of Louis D Outremer at Laon (Destroyed in 1831), 1890. Louis IV (920-954) called d Outremer or Transmarinus (both meaning " from overseas" )

Incident in the Siege of Paris: Defending the Bridge and Tower, (845), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Incident in the Siege of Paris: Defending the Bridge and Tower, (845) 1890. Vikings led by Ragnar Lodbrok, defeated Frankish king Charles the Bald and to sack and occupy Paris during Easter of 845

Cologne Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cologne Cathedral, 1890. Cologne Cathedral is Germanys most visited landmark, construction began in 1248, was halted in 1473, unfinished

Siege of Paris by the Norsemen, (845), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Siege of Paris by the Norsemen, (845) 1890. Vikings led by Ragnar Lodbrok, defeated Frankish king Charles the Bald and sailed up the Seine to sack and occupied Paris during Easter of 845

Scandinavian Vessels Ascending A River, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Scandinavian Vessels Ascending A River, 1890. The Viking Age (793-1066 AD) in European history when Scandinavian Norsemen explored Europe by sea and river for trade, raids, colonization

Gateway of the Certosa, Pavia, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Gateway of the Certosa, Pavia, 1890. The Certosa di Pavia is a monastery in Lombardy, northern Italy commissioned by Gian Galeazzo Visconti, built 1396-1495 by architect Marco Solari

Alfred the Great, Disguised as a Harper, Playing Before Guthrum, (878), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Alfred the Great, Disguised as a Harper, Playing Before Guthrum, (878), 1890. Alfred the Great (c847-899) King of Wessex 871-c886 and King of the Anglo-Saxons c886-899

Great Portal, Crowland Abbey, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Great Portal, Crowland Abbey, 1890. Crowland Abbey, part of a Benedictine abbey in Lincolnshire, is Grade I listed. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Interior of San Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interior of San Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, 1890. The Basilica of Sant Apollinare Nuovo, built by Theodoric the Great as a palace chapel during early 6th century with Byzantine additions

Landing of Roger Guiscard in Sicily, (1057), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Landing of Roger Guiscard in Sicily, (1057), 1890. Roger Guiscard (c1040-1101) arrived in southern Italy as a young man in 1057. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

St. Sernin, Toulouse, 1890. Creator: Unknown
St. Sernin, Toulouse, 1890. The Roman Catholic Basilica of Saint-Sernin was built in Romanesque style c1080-1120 and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Cathedral, Rheims, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Cathedral, Rheims, 1890. Notre-Dame de Reims traditional location for the coronation of the kings of France. Construction began in 13th century by Jean d Orbais and concluded in 15th

The Castle of Falaise and Fountain of Arlette, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Castle of Falaise and Fountain of Arlette, 1890. Chateau de Falaise, 12th-13th century, in Calvados, Normandy, seat of the Dukes of Normandy

Egbert, King of England, (771 / 775- 839), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Egbert, King of England, (771/775- 839), 1890. Ecgberht, King of Wessex (771/775- 839) reigned from 802 until his death in 839. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Interior of Milan Cathedral, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interior of Milan Cathedral, 1890. Construction began in 1386 under Archbishop Antonio da Saluzzo by Italian architect Simone da Orsenigo. Interior decoration continued well into the 16th century

Treves, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Treves, 1890. Trier formerly known in English as Treves is a city in Germany on the banks of the river Moselle, founded by the Celts in late-4th century BC

Entrance of Cave at Elephanta (Bombay Presidency), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Entrance of Cave at Elephanta (Bombay Presidency), 1890. Five hindu caves dating to 2nd century and predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva

Cologne, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cologne, 1890. Cologne Cathedral in the city of Cologne on the Rhine was begun in 1248 and continued in 1473. During the Middle Ages the city flourished as it was on a major trade route between east

View in Prague - The bridge Tower, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View in Prague - The bridge Tower, 1890. Gothic monument on the Charles Bridge Prague over the Vltava river in Prague, built late 14th century, under Emperor Charles IV, designed by Petr Parler

The Bishop of Ratisbon at the Battle of Augsburg, Battle of Lechfeld (955), 1890
The Bishop of Ratisbon at the Battle of Augsburg, (955), 1890. Bishop Wolfgang of Regensburg at the Battle of Lechfeld (955)

Lane in the Copt Quarter, Cairo, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Lane in the Copt Quarter, Cairo, 1890. Coptic Cairo, a part of Old Cairo and Christian stronghold until the Islamic era, most of the current buildings were built after Muslim conquest of Egypt in

A Street in Fez, 1890. Creator: Unknown
A Street in Fez, 1890. Fez, northeast of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco was was founded under Idrisid rule during the 8th-9th century. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Interview Between John Zimisces and Sviatoslaf, (969 AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interview Between John Zimisces and Sviatoslaf, (969 AD), 1890. John I Tzimiskes (c925 -976) Byzantine emperor attempts to persuade Sviatoslav I of Kiev (c942- 972)

Rubik, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Rubik, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. III - The Middle Ages", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890. ]

Louis and Charles Taking Strasburg Oath Before Their Armies, (842AD), 1890
Louis and Charles Taking " Strasburg Oath" Before Their Armies, (842AD), 1890. The Oaths of Strasbourg were pledges of allegiance between Louis the German (c 806-876)

Thessalonica, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Thessalonica, 1890. Thessaloniki, capital of Greek Macedonia on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea, founded in 315 BC by Cassander of Macedon

Assassination of the Emperor Leo V, (820 AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Assassination of the Emperor Leo V, (820 AD)1890. Leo V the Armenian (775-820) Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 813 to 820

Roman Soldiers Firing the Temple of Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Roman Soldiers Firing the Temple of Jerusalem, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

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

The Arch of Titus, Rome, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Arch of Titus, Rome, 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's Illustrated Universal History: A Journey Through Time" Step into the fascinating world of history with "Cassell's Illustrated Universal History, " a captivating collection of images that transport you to significant moments in time. This diverse compilation takes you on an enthralling visual journey, showcasing pivotal events and influential figures from various eras. In 1890, an unknown creator beautifully depicted the Submission of Henry IV at Canossa (1077), capturing the intense emotions surrounding this historic event. Witnessing The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order of Savonarola reveals a powerful scene where societal norms are challenged under religious authority. The Siege of Silistria (1854) unfolds before your eyes as brave soldiers defend their fortress against relentless attacks. Cardinal Wolsey, portrayed in the 1500s, showcases his commanding presence and political prowess during a turbulent era. Marvel at the intricate architecture displayed in East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi (1890), transporting you to ancient India. King Alfred (1890) stands tall as he embodies wisdom and resilience while shaping England's destiny. Nero's Torches - Burning of Christians at Rome (1890) sheds light on a dark chapter in history when persecution reigned supreme. An intriguing encounter between Octavian and Cleopatra offers insight into their complex relationship amidst political intrigue. Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem (1890) provide glimpses into sacred spaces that hold profound significance for countless believers worldwide. The Battle of Plassey (1757) illustrates how one clash forever altered India's fate under British rule. A Map depicting Charlemagne's Kingdom serves as a valuable tool to understand Europe during his reign—an empire built upon conquests and cultural exchange. Lastly, mourn Roland's tragic demise at Roncesvalles (778 AD), immortalized by an unknown artist who captures both the heroism and sorrow of this legendary figure.