Imperialism Collection (page 9)

View Mariana's Oord, taken from the Dome House...Pontianak, 1800-1900. Creator: J.E. Ljung
View of Mariana's Oord, taken from the Dome House of the Assistant Resident in Pontianak, 1800-1900. The Dutch settlement of Mariana's or Marianne's Oord (place) in Pontianak

The Fort at Kumasi, c1900. Creator: A.E. Huitt
The Fort at Kumasi, c1900. British army post during the Anglo-Ashanti wars in West Africa. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Colonel Sir James Willcocks, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Colonel Sir James Willcocks, c1900. British Army officer who served in Africa and India during the period of the British Empire: Second Afghan War, the Second Boer War and the First World War

Sketch Map of the Theatre of War in Ashanti, 1900, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sketch Map of the Theatre of War in Ashanti, 1900, c1900. Showing Hodgson's line of retreat, line of advance, friendly towns, rivers, roads and sites of battles

Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, c1900. Creator: Robinson
Field-Marshal Earl Roberts, c1900. Portrait of Sir Frederick Roberts, British officer, Commander-in-Chief of the Army. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Diagram Showing Positions of the Troops in South Africa, 31st January 1900, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Diagram Showing Positions of the Troops in South Africa, 31st January 1900, (c1900). Boer Wars. Map showing lines of communication and the positions of the British and the Boers

Viscount Kitchener of Khartoum, c1900. Creator: Gabriel Lekegian
Viscount Kitchener of Khartoum, c1900. Senior British Army officer, colonial administrator and imperialist. Known for his victory at the Battle of Omdurman and securing control of the Sudan

The island of Deshima, c.1833-c.1836. Creator: Workshop of Kawahara Keiga
The island of Deshima, c.1833-c.1836. Bird's-eye view of the fan-shaped island of Deshima. In the foreground closed gates and steps between the island and the mainland

View of the city of Paramaribo, 1772. Creator: Frederik Jägerschiöld
View of the city of Paramaribo, 1772. Vervolg van t gezicht van een Gedeelte der stad Paramaribo en het Fort Zelandia in Rio Suriname'. Sailing ships with British and Dutch flags

View of the city of Paramaribo and Fort Zeelandia, 1772. Creator: Frederik Jägerschiöld
View of the city of Paramaribo and Fort Zeelandia, 1772. Gezicht van een Gedeelte der stad Paramaribo en het Fort Zelandia in Rio Suriname'. Sailing ships with British and Dutch flags

The Order of the Indian Empire, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Order of the Indian Empire, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

"In Sight": Lord Dundonald's Dash on Ladysmith, February 28, 1900, by Lucy E. Kemp-Welch, c1900. Douglas Cochrane, 12th Earl of Dundonald

Sir George Goldie, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sir George Goldie, c1900. Portrait of George Taubman Goldie, British colonial administrator, Governor of the Royal Niger Company and President of the Royal Geographical Society

The King's Hill at Mengo, Uganda, c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
The King's Hill at Mengo, Uganda, c1900. The main object of the Equatorial Provinces Expedition has been delayed pending the pacification and reorganisation of Uganda

Colombo seen from the North, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Colombo seen from the North, 1785. The City of Colombo in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) seen from the North in the year 1785, with its demolished and rebuilt Church and Tower

Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898, (c1900). Creator: C Wilkinson
Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898, (c1900). View of Weihai, formerly called Weihaiwei, a major seaport on the Yellow Sea, Shandong province, China....British diplomacy sprung its surprise on Russia and Germany

The Advance of the Anglo-Egyptian Force Upon Omdurman, 1898, (c1900). Creator: C Wilkinson
The Advance of the Anglo-Egyptian Force Upon Omdurman, 1898, (c1900). The Battle of Omdurman was fought during the Anglo-Egyptian conquest of Sudan between a British-Egyptian expeditionary force

The Battle of Omdurman: The Defence of the Khalifa's Black Flag, 1898, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Omdurman: The Defence of the Khalifa's Black Flag, 1898, (c1900). Episode during the Anglo-Egyptian conquest of Sudan

After Atbara: Brothers in Arms, 1898, (c1900). Creator: F. D
After Atbara: Brothers in Arms, 1898, (c1900). Second Sudan War: Anglo-Egyptian forces defeated 15, 000 Sudanese rebels, called Mahdists or Dervishes, on the banks of the River Atbara

Major Marchand, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Major Marchand, c1900. Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Marchand (1863-1934), French General and explorer in Africa. Marchand is best known for commanding the French expeditionary force during the Fashoda

General Sir W. Lockhart, c1900. Creator: Unknown
General Sir W. Lockhart, c1900. British General in the British Indian Army. Engraving after a photograph by Maull & Fox. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Map of the Tirah Campaign, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Tirah Campaign, c1900. The Tirah expedition was an Indian frontier campaign from September 1897 to April 1898. Tirah is a mountainous tract of country in what was formally known as

View over Galle, 1785-1786. Creator: Jan Brandes
View over Galle, 1785-1786. The city of Galle in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), with the commander's house, the Reformed Church

Mr. Rhodes Before the South Africa Committee, c1897, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Mr. Rhodes Before the South Africa Committee, c1897, (c1900). British imperialist, businessman and politician who played a dominant role in southern Africa

Map of Africa, c.1690. Creator: Carel Allard
Map of Africa, c.1690. Novissima et perfectissima Africae descriptio'. Compass rose bottom left the cartouche with title and allegorical figures

View of the House at Simpang van Vooren, 1809. Creator: C. Coolen
View of the House at Simpang van Vooren, 1809. View of the resident's house in the Simpang district in Soerabaja (Surabaya)

The Residents House at Simpang van Agteren, 1809. Creator: C. Coolen
The Residents House at Simpang van Agteren, 1809. View of the back of the resident's house in the Simpang district in Soerabaja (Surabaya)

A Postprandial Scene at Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
A Postprandial Scene at Manilla, 1857. Colonial types relaxing. Postprandial enjoyment is the true representation of the dolce far niente of fraternal residents in Manilla

Presentation of Colours to the Calcutta Volunteer Guards, by the Viscountess Canning, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of Colours to the Calcutta Volunteer Guards, by the Viscountess Canning, 1857. Some 20, 000 to 25, 000 were present...consisting, including artillery, cavalry, and infantry

The Uytlught Country House, Colombo, c.1750. Creator: B. van Lier
The Uytlught Country House, Colombo, c.1750. Dutch colonialists in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Attributed to B. van Lier

Trial of Native Prisoner by General Court-Martial, at the Main Guard, Fort William, Calcutta, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Trial of Native Prisoner by General Court-Martial, at the Main Guard, Fort William, Calcutta, 1857....a native was tried for attempting to seduce the sepoys of the 70th Native Infantry in Calcutta

Calcutta Gate and Main Guard, Fort William: Native Prisoners under Escort, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Calcutta Gate and Main Guard, Fort William, [Kolkata, India]: Native Prisoners under Escort, 1857....a native was tried for attempting to seduce the sepoys of the 70th Native Infantry in Calcutta

Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon, 1856. Crimean War news. Engraving...from a photograph by Mr. Parting...representing the scene in the Colombo Observer office during the reading

Anti-English demonstration in Rotterdam, March 2, 1781, 1781. Creator: Dirk Langendijk
Anti-English demonstration in Rotterdam, March 2, 1781, 1781. Crowds follow sailors carrying Dutch, American and French (?) flags run while a British flag is trampled. Period of Fourth Anglo-Dutch War

Rajah Odetnuraan of Benares, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Rajah Odetnuraan of Benares, 1857. The present Rajah of Benares has no political power whatever, and lives at Ramnuggur - a princely residence over the river, a short distance from Benares

Nawab's Durbar and Reception of the English Resident at Morshedabad, 1857. Creator: Frederick John Skill
Nawab's Durbar and Reception of the English Resident at Morshedabad, 1857. Durbar is the Hindostanee word for the Court or Levee of a native Prince; it also implies the hall in which such

Colonel Inglis, the Commandant at Lucknow, and Mrs. Inglis and family, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Colonel Inglis, the Commandant at Lucknow, and Mrs. Inglis and family, 1857. Colonel Inglis entered the Army as Ensign in H.M.'s 32nd Regiment in August, 1833

Map of India, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Map of India, 1857. Map of the Indian subcontinent during the British colonial period, showing Kingdoms, States, Provinces &c...Principal Rivers...Bays, Gulfs &c...Principal Cities, Towns

The Akali of the Sikhs - from a drawing by Marshall Claxton, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Akali of the Sikhs - from a drawing by Marshall Claxton, 1857. The important services which the Sikh regiments have rendered our army in India up to the present time invests with peculiar

Maron in Baglen, 1829. Creator: Anon
Maron in Baglen, 1829. This drawing bears rare visual witness to the atrocities committed by the troops under Dutch command during the Java War (1825-1830)

Portrait of the Baud family in their country house in Voorburg, 1831-1832. Creator: Raden Saleh
Portrait of the Baud family in their country house in Voorburg, 1831-1832. Baud 1789-1859) was Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1833 until 1836

Bunbury, in Western Australia, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Bunbury, in Western Australia, 1857. The improving little sea-port town of Bunbury...is pleasantly situated at the mouth of the Leschenault Estuary, into which three rivers discharge their waters

York, in Western Australia, from an original sketch, 1857. Creator: Unknown
York, in Western Australia, from an original sketch, 1857. The oldest inland town in Western Australia. [It is...the chief settlement over the Darling Hills...[and one of] the principal

King George's Sound, 1857. Creator: Unknown
King George's Sound, 1857. View near...the southwestern extremity of the Australian continent. It consists of an outer sound and two inner basins or harbours, which are perfectly landlocked

Fremantle in Western Australia: Rottnest Island, the Proposed New Convict Establishment... 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fremantle in Western Australia: Rottnest Island, the Proposed New Convict Establishment, in the distance, 1857. By reference to the report of the important measure introduced to the House of

Presentation of the Lombok Cross by Queen Wilhelmina...The Hague, 6 July 1895, (1895)
Presentation of the Lombok Cross by Queen Wilhelmina on the Malieveld in The Hague, 6 July 1895, (1895). The Lombok Cross is a military award established to commemorate service in the 1894 Dutch

Pieter Mijer (1812-81). Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1876. Creator: Jan Hendrik Neuman
Pieter Mijer (1812-81). Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1876

James Loudon, Governor-General, 1871-1885. Creator: Andries van den Berg
James Loudon, Governor-General, 1871-1885. Loudon (1824-1900) was Minister of Colonial Affairs, King's Commissioner, and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies 1872-1875

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"Imperialism: A Global Phenomenon Shaped by Power and Ambition" The world map, adorned with the vast empires of yesteryears, reminds us of the complex history of imperialism. From the Death to World Imperialism poster created in 1919 by Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor to Stonehenge's Longest Day, Wiltshire witnessed both ancient rituals and imperial conquests. The Treaty of Waitangi stands as a symbol of British colonial expansion into New Zealand, while the British Empire Marketing Board's Takoradi Harbour poster showcases their ambitious efforts to expand trade routes across the globe. Examining a British Empire Map from 1902 reveals an intricate web spanning continents, illustrating how imperialism extended its reach far and wide. The Zulu War Britannia in 1879 exemplifies one chapter in this narrative where Britain sought dominance over African territories. Edward VIII's hunting escapades capture a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by those at the helm of imperial power. His encounters with Patailas and visits to Nepal demonstrate how imperialism intertwined with diplomacy and exploration during his reign. As we reflect on World War I, it becomes evident that imperialism played a significant role in shaping global conflicts. It fueled rivalries between nations vying for control over colonies and resources, leaving lasting scars on countless lives. Imperialism is not merely confined to historical events; it continues to shape our present-day world. Understanding its complexities helps us navigate through contemporary challenges arising from past legacies. Whether through grand empires or subtle influences exerted over time, it has left an indelible mark on human history. Exploring these hints - be it through art depicting resistance like Moor's poster or examining maps showcasing territorial ambitions - allows us to unravel this multifaceted phenomenon that shaped our world.