Modern History Collection (page 2)

The Palace of the Mogul Emperors, Delhi, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Palace of the Mogul Emperors, Delhi, 1890. The Red Fort in Delhi was the main residence of emperors of the Mughal dynasty until 1856 and was built in 1639 by Emperor Shah Jahan

Sir Robert Walpole, c1710-1720, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Sir Robert Walpole, c1710-1720, (1890). Robert Walpole (1676- 1745) British statesman generally regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain

Penns Treaty with the Indians, 1682, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Penns Treaty with the Indians, 1682, (1890). William Penn (1644-1718) early Quaker, and founder of North American colony of Pennsylvania

Capture of Andrew Hofer (1810), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Capture of Andrew Hofer (1810), 1890. Andreas Hofer ( 1767-1810) Austrian freedom fighter who raised a rebellion against French and Bavarian occupation during the Napoleonic wars

The Duke of Wellington, c1800-1810, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Duke of Wellington, c1800-1810, (1890). Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769 -1852) British soldier and Tory statesman served twice as Prime Minister

View at the Mouth of the Hooghly, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View at the Mouth of the Hooghly, 1890. The Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganges River in West Bengal, from which the East India company sailed into Bengal to establish their trade settlement

Penns House, Second Street, Philadelphia, c1687-1689, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Penns House, Second Street, Philadelphia, c1687-1689, (1890). Residence of William Penn (1644-1718) early Quaker, and founder of North American colony of Pennsylvania, built c1687-1689

Notre Dame, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Notre Dame, 1890. Notre Dame medieval Catholic cathedral on Ile de la Cite, 4th arrondissement of Paris. Construction began in 1160 under Bishop Maurice de Sully From " Cassells Illustrated

The Battle of Zurich, (1799), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Zurich, (1799), 1890. During the French Revolutionary Wars there were two battles of Zurich, in June and September 1799, the French army in Switzerland was led by Andre Massena

Luther and Melanchthon, c1500-1520, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Luther and Melanchthon, c1500-1520, (1890). Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) was a German Lutheran reformer and collaborator with Martin Luther, (1483-1546) in the Protestant Reformation

The Battle of the Pyramids, (1798), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of the Pyramids, (1798), 1890. The Battle of the Pyramids on 21st July 1798. The French army, under Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt, wiping out almost the entire Egyptian Mamluk army

Lord Nelson, c1797, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Lord Nelson, c1797, (1890). Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) British flag officer in the Royal Navy, noted for his leadership, strategy, and unconventional tactics

Turin, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Turin, 1890. Turin, located on the western bank of the Po River, from 1563, it was the capital of the Duchy of Savoy and was annexed by the French Empire in 1802

Napoleon Bonaparte, c1800-1810, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon Bonaparte, c1800-1810, (1890). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French statesman and military leader, prominent during the French Revolution and the French Revolutionary Wars

The Palais De Luxembourg, Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Palais De Luxembourg, Paris, 1890. Luxembourg Palace built 1615-1645 to designs of Salomon de Brosse as a royal residence for Marie de Medici

The Battle of Valmy, 1792, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Valmy, 1792, (1890). Battle of Valmy on 20 September 1792. A major victory by the French army during the French Revolutionary Wars

First Singing of the Marseillaise by Rouget De Lisle, (1792), 1890
First Singing of the " Marseillaise" by Rouget De Lisle, (1792), 1890. La Marseillaise was written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle (1760-1836)

Radetsky After the Victory at Novara (1849), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Radetsky After the Victory at Novara (1849), 1890. The Battle of Novara, one of the battles fought between the Austrian Empire

Sitting of the Parliament of Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Sitting of the Parliament of Paris, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. IV - Modern History", by Edmund Ollier

Abdication of Napoleon Bonaparte, (1815), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Abdication of Napoleon Bonaparte, (1815), 1890. On 6 April 1814 at Fontainebleau and after defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon was forced to abdicate

Tippoo Saib, c1790, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Tippoo Saib, c1790, (1890). Tipu Sultan (1750-1799) ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, deployed rockets against British forces and their allies during the Anglo-Mysore Wars

Charge of Highlanders at Seringapatam, (1799), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Charge of Highlanders at Seringapatam, (1799), 1890. The Siege of Seringapatam (5 April-4 May 1799) in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore

Marie Antoinette Taking Leave of the Mother, (1770), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Marie Antoinette Taking Leave of the Mother, (1770), 1890. Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) last Queen of France before the French Revolution leaving her mother Empress Maria Theresia to become Dauphine

Declaration of the Independence of the United States, (1776), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Declaration of the Independence of the United States, (1776), 1890. United States Declaration of Independence, 1776 at Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall) in Philadelphia

Frederick the Great, c1760-1770, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Frederick the Great, c1760-1770, (1890). Frederick the Great (1712-1786) ruled Prussia from 1740-1786, as a Hohenzollern king, his accomplishments included military victories

Peter the Great, c1710-1720, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Peter the Great, c1710-1720, (1890). Peter the Great (1672-1725) Russian Tsar who replaced traditional and medieval practices with more modern, scientific

Map of North America, Illustrating the American War of Independence, c1785, (1890). The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)

The Battle of Leipzig, (1813), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Leipzig, (1813), 1890. Battle of Leipzig fought between 16-19 October 1813, between an alliance of Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden

Mirabeau, c1770, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Mirabeau, c1770, (1890). Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791) a leader in the early stages of the French Revolution and successful orator

Luthers House, Wittenberg, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Luthers House, Wittenberg, 1890. Lutherhaus built 1504 as part of the University of Wittenberg, was home to Martin Luther, (1483-1546) of the Protestant Reformation for most of his adult life

Hyder Ali, c1750, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Hyder Ali, c1750, (1890). Hyder Ali (c1720-1782) Sultan of the Kingdom of Mysore who offered strong resistance against military advances of the British East India Company during the First

Bridge of St. Angelo, Rome, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Bridge of St. Angelo, Rome, 1890. Ponte Sant Angelo, a travertine marble bridge spanning the Tiber in Rome completed in 134 AD by Emperor Hadrian

Cosmo De Medici, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cosmo De Medici, 1890. Cosimo di Giovanni de Medici (1389-1464), Italian banker and politician, the first member of the Medici rulers of Florence during much of the Italian Renaissance

The Market Square, Wittenberg, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Market Square, Wittenberg, 1890. Wittenberg in Saxony-Anhalt on the River Elbe, famous for connection with Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation

Martin Luther, c1520-1530, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Martin Luther, c1520-1530, (1890). Martin Luther, (1483-1546) German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and figure of the Protestant Reformation

Francis I, c1520-1540, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Francis I, c1520-1540, (1890). Francis I of France (1494-1547) King of France from 1515 until his death in 1547 the ninth king from the House of Valois and a patron of the arts

The Cathedral and Leaning Tower, Pisa, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Cathedral and Leaning Tower, Pisa, 1890. Pisa Cathedral begun in 1063 by architect Buscheto and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral on Piazza dei Miracoli

Versailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of Germany, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Versailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of GermanyVersailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of Germany, 1890

The Fountain of Cybele, Madrid, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Fountain of Cybele, Madrid, 1890. The Fountain of Cybele, an iconic symbol for the city of Madrid, shows Cybele, Roman goddess of fertility, on a chariot drawn by two lions

Rome, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Rome, 1890. Capital city of Italy on the river Tiber, in late 18th and early 19th century, the city was a centres of the Grand Tour. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Brescia, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Brescia, 1890. In 16th century Brescia was one of the wealthiest cities of Lombardy. In 1859, the city was conquered by Italian troops and Brescia was included in the newly founded Kingdom of Italy

The Emperor Maximilian Surrounded By The Most Illustrious of His Contemporaries (1508-1519), 1890. Maximilian I (1459-1519) Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 until his death

Matthias Corvinus and George Podiebrad in the Camp Before Spielberg, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Matthias Corvinus and George Podiebrad in the Camp Before Spielberg, 1890. Matthias Corvinus (1443-1490), King of Hungary and Croatia declared war on George of Podebrady (1420-1471)

Zizim Dining with the Grand Master of Rhodes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Zizim Dining with the Grand Master of Rhodes, 1890. Sultan Cem (1459-1495) received by Pierre d Aubusson, grand master of Rhodes before betrayal by the Knights of St. John

The Canongate Tolbooth, Edinburgh, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Canongate Tolbooth, Edinburgh, 1890. Landmark of the Old Town of Edinburgh, built in 1591 by Sir Lewis Bellenden as a courthouse, jail and meeting place for the town council, restored in 1875

George Wishart, c1530-1540, (1890). Creator: Unknown
George Wishart, c1530-1540, (1890). George Wishart (c1513-1546) Scottish Protestant Reformer, one of the early Protestant martyrs to be burned at the stake as a heretic

Francis Rabelais, (c1483-1553), c1890. Creator: Unknown
Francis Rabelais, 1890. Francois Rabelais (c1483-1553) French Renaissance writer, physician, humanist, monk and Greek scholar. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Town Hall, Haarlem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Town Hall, Haarlem, 1890. City Hall in Haarlem is was built in the 14th century with facade added by architect Lieven de Key and built from 1602-1604

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Modern History: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to witness pivotal moments that shaped our modern world. In 1890, an unknown creator captured historical events and figures through captivating imagery. From religious upheaval to political power struggles, these snapshots offer a window into the rich tapestry of human civilization. In Florence, we witness "The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order of Savonarola" in 1493. This powerful image reflects the influence of religious reformers like Savonarola who challenged societal norms and called for spiritual purity. Paracelsus, a renowned physician and alchemist from the 16th century, comes alive through his portrait. Known as Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim, Paracelsus pushed boundaries in medicine and science with his innovative ideas. "The Siege of Silistria" transports us to 1854 during a tumultuous period marked by conflicts between empires. This unknown artist captures the intensity and chaos surrounding this historic event. Cardinal Wolsey's enigmatic presence is felt through his depiction from the early 1500s. As one of Henry VIII's closest advisors, he wielded immense power but ultimately fell from grace due to political intrigues. "The Battle of Plassey" takes us back to colonial India in 1757 when British forces secured their dominance over Bengal. This visual representation sheds light on imperial ambitions that would shape India's destiny for centuries to come. "Puritans Before James I" offers insight into early seventeenth-century England where tensions between religious factions were rife. These Puritan individuals sought religious freedom amidst a changing political landscape under King James I's rule. William III's triumph at "The Battle of Boyne" in 1690 showcases key moments in European history as Protestant forces clashed with Catholic supporters.