Resisted Collection

Tzu-Hsi Dowager Empress
TZU-HSI, aka HSIAO-CH IN &c, generally known as the dowager empress : Manchu ruler who resisted reform, European influences etc, supported the Boxer rising. 1835 - 1908

Barricade on the Rue de Lechelle, Paris, France
Barricade in the Rue de Lechelle, Paris, France, 28 July 1830. Swiss and Lancers wanted to drill the passage but the intrepid workmen resisted so much that they forced their way back. 1830

The, Pilgrims Progress, Pilgrims Progress, Pilgrim, Progress, John Bunyan, Bunyan
5615834 The, Pilgrims Progress, Pilgrims Progress, Pilgrim, Progress, John Bunyan, Bunyan, 17th century, 19th century, book, illustration, Thomas Dalziel, Dalziel, Dalziel Brothers, illustrator

Youssuf Karam, the Maronite Chief (engraving)
2773155 Youssuf Karam, the Maronite Chief (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Youssuf Karam, the Maronite Chief)

CARATACUS EXHIBITED
CARATACUS British Chieftain Resisted the Roman invasion of Emperor Claudius. He is defeated and exhibited in Rome, where he is pardoned. Date: 51 AD

VIRIATHUS (190-139 BC). Leader of the Lusitanian people that resisted Roman expansion into the regions of western Hispania. Engraving

Saint Benedict of Norcia
SAINT BENEDICT of Norcia, hermit, depicted being tempted by a demon disguised as a beautiful woman : you will be glad to learn that Benedict successfully resisted Date: 480? - 547

Richard Grace
Colonel RICHARD GRACE Irish soldier who resisted Cromwell but was utterly routed by the courageous colonel Sanckey... Date: 1620 - 1691

Georgina Weldon, campaigner, litigant and amateur singer
Georgina Weldon 1837-1914), campaigner against the lunacy laws, litigant and amateur singer. Her interest in spiritualism led her husband to try to prove that she was insane; she resisted being taken

Mathieu Mole
MATHIEU MOLE French statesman who resisted royal authority on behalf of the Parlement, involving him in temporary unemployment. Date: 1584 - 1656

Caractacus or Caratacus (active 51 AD) King of the Britons. Other versions of his name a Caradoc or Caradawg. British hero who resisted Roman invasion in 43

Come to Good
An invitation not to be resisted : Come to Good. This is actually the name of a lovely village in Cornwall, England! Date: 1950s

A Serbian Dragoon regiment in the Battle of Borenitza
A Serbian Dragoon regiment, part of the Allied army based in the Greek port of Salonika, are pictured riding to repel an attack by the Bulgarian army, October 1916

The Glorious Stand of the Royal West Kents in Trones Wood
An illustration of a small group of the Royal West Kent regiment repelling German attacks in Trones Wood, France. The soldiers are reported to have been separated from their main force during a night

The Belgian Royal family
King Albert of Belgium seen with his family, the Queen Elizabeth, their daughter Princess Marie Jose (left), Prince Charles, Count of Flanders (middle) and Prince Leopold, Duke of Brabant (right)

Neufchatel Dispute 4
Prussias claim to the canton of Neufchatel is resisted by the federal forces who re-take the town from the Royalists who favour incoporation with Prussia

Reform / 1832 / Allegory
An allegorical representation of the Great Public Question of Reform, celebrating those who supported reform, castigating those who resisted

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"Resisted: Tales of Courage and Defiance Throughout History" In the annals of history, there have been countless individuals who stood firm in the face of adversity, defying all odds and refusing to yield. From powerful empresses to valiant leaders, their stories resonate with unwavering determination and unyielding spirit. Tzu-Hsi Dowager Empress, a formidable figure in Chinese history, resisted the forces that sought to undermine her authority. Her reign was marked by strategic maneuvers and political acumen that ensured her place as one of China's most influential rulers. VIRIATHUS, leader of the Lusitanian people during ancient times, fiercely resisted Roman conquests. With his tactical brilliance and unmatched bravery, he became a symbol of resistance against oppression. By all means necessary - this phrase echoes through time as a rallying cry for those who refuse to succumb. A vivid color lithograph captures the essence of barricades on Rue de Lechelle in Paris during moments when citizens rose up against injustice. "The Pilgrim's Progress, " penned by John Bunyan, tells the tale of a pilgrim named Christian who resists temptations along his arduous journey towards salvation. This allegorical masterpiece serves as an enduring reminder that spiritual resilience can overcome any obstacle. Youssuf Karam stands tall among Maronite chiefs who fought against foreign domination in Lebanon. An engraving immortalizes his unwavering commitment to resist external influences threatening his people's way of life. Perpetua's story is etched into history as she steadfastly resisted every entreaty to renounce her faith during persecution under Roman rule. Her unwavering devotion remains an inspiration for those facing religious intolerance today. CARATACUS EXHIBITED depicts Richard Grace defiantly standing before his captors after leading an unsuccessful rebellion against Roman occupation in Britain. His refusal to surrender embodies indomitable spirit and national pride.