Treaties Collection

The Treaty Stone, Limerick, Republic of Ireland. The Treaty of Limerick ended the Williamite war in Ireland between the Jacobites and the supporters of William of Orange

League of Nations / 1922
The opening session of the League of Nations in Geneva. The purpose of the League, set up in 1919 & written into the WW1 peace treaties, was to keep peace through arbitration

Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n
2625124 Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n; (add.info.: The illuminated opening of a copy of the alchemical treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z)

Meeting of Parliament, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Parliament, 1854. State opening of the British parliament during the Crimean War....Her Majesty [Queen [Victoria] opened Parliament in person

Cartoon, The Washington Hatchet
American design for a Japanese screen. It is announced that the Anglo-Japanese Alliance is to be terminated in favour of an understanding between the Four Great Powers that have interests in

Cartoon, Honourable Ratio
Honourable Ratio: or, Naval Conversationsin London. Ratio 5:5:3, between Great Britain, United States of America and Japan. Date: 1934

Signing the Treaty of Paris (Peace of Paris) between Great Britain, France and Spain, 20 January 1783, part of the set of treaties which ended the American Revolutionary War. Date: 1783

Cartoon, The concierge of the House of Austria, WW1
Cartoon, The concierge of the House of Austria, showing Emperor Franz Josef of Austria lying in state (although he was still alive at the time)

Treaty Adjustments, 1713-1763 (colour litho)
6016386 Treaty Adjustments, 1713-1763 (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Treaty Adjustments, 1713-1763)

Principal Seats of War, 1672-1699; Treaty Adjustments, 1668-1699 (colour litho)
6016381 Principal Seats of War, 1672-1699; Treaty Adjustments, 1668-1699 (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Principal Seats of War)

View of the Great Treaty Held at Prarie du Chien, September 1825
3670984 View of the Great Treaty Held at Prarie du Chien, September 1825 by Lewis, James Otto (1799-1858); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Philip the Good (engraving)
820561 Philip the Good (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philipp Der Gute, Philipp the Good)

A historic act, the Italian-English agreement (colour litho)
2783791 A historic act, the Italian-English agreement (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An historic act, the Italian-English agreement)

The Faith of Treaties Exemplified or John Bulls last Effort to Oblige his False
2562147 The Faith of Treaties Exemplified or John Bulls last Effort to Oblige his False Friends, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School

A historic event (colour litho)
2783467 A historic event (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A historic event)

Pre-War Europe; Post-War Europe (litho)
6013134 Pre-War Europe; Post-War Europe (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pre-War Europe; Post-War Europe)

Everybodys Friend! (engraving)
2777012 Everybodys Friend! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Everybodys Friend! Illustration for Punch, 2 March 1878.); Look and Learn / George Collection

The Earl of Elgins entrance into Pekin (engraving)
728469 The Earl of Elgins entrance into Pekin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rolls House and Public Record Office (engraving)
1060576 The Rolls House and Public Record Office (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rolls House and Public Record Office)

The Treaty Elm on the Delaware River, Philadelphia (colour litho)
3096562 The Treaty Elm on the Delaware River, Philadelphia (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Treaty Elm on the Delaware River, Philadelphia)

The Triple Entente (b / w photo)
3093825 The Triple Entente (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triple Entente. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Treaty Map of Africa (engraving)
1606524 Treaty Map of Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Treaty Map of Africa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 September 1898)

Use of Wampum belts in Indian Council (engraving)
980417 Use of Wampum belts in Indian Council (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Use of Wampum belts in Indian Council)

END OF VENDEE WARS
After making two treaties with the Vendeans, Hoche signs one with the Bretons, thus officially bringing to an end the Vendean insurrection Date: 20 April 1795

WW1 - Treaty of Versailles
WW1 - The Foreign Minister of Germany, Hermann Muller, seen here signing the Treaty of Versailles. The treaty was signed at he Palace of Versailles on 28th June 1919

Ebers papyrus. ca. 1500 BC. Ancient Egypt. Amenhotep Is reign. 18th Dynasty. One of the first treatises on medicine written in human history. Hieratic, hieroglyphic writing. GERMANY. SAXONY. Leipzig

Gustav Stresemann
Cover of the 12 December 1925 issue of The Illustrated London News, showing a portrait of Gustav Stresemann (1878 1929), who briefly served as Chancellor of Germany in 1923

AGUILAR, Gaspar de (1561-1623). Poet and playwright
" AGUILAR, Gaspar de (1561-1623). Poet and playwright. Arte de principios de canto llano" (Plainsong art). Early 16th century. Religious music treatise

Treaty of Perpetual Peace 1502
Ratification of the Treaty of Perpetual Peace, and marriage contract between King James IV of Scotland and Margaret Tudor 17th December 1502 Date: 17th December 1502

Knight back from a tournament, rests on a monastery. Miniatu
Knight back from a tournament, rests on a monastery. Compilation of Treaties of Devotion (Traites de Devotion). Miniature. 15th century. Castle of Chantilly. France

WW1 - Prime Minister Llyod George and teh Draft Peace Terms
WW1 - An illustration of Prime MInister Llyod George returning from Paris. He presents the Draft Peace Terms in a form of an Easter egg offering for the season. Date: 1919

Cartoon, Kaiser Kabot, WW1
Cartoon, Kaiser Kabot (Kaiser Wilhelm II, the ham actor), showing the German Kaiser in four different theatrical roles: ignoring treaties, being deceitful, involved in litigation, and as Tartuffe

Codex Leicester, or Codex Hammer (1508-1510). Drawing of an old man sitting on a rock and some sketches on water movement. Renaissance art. Drawing

MANGET, Jean-Jacques (1652 - 1742). Bibliotheca Chirurgica. 1721. Cover of first edition, published in Geneva. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

Penns Treaty with the Indians
Penns Treaty. William Penn entering into peace treaty in 1683 with a chief of the Delaware

Dunkerque Fortified
Dunkerque (Dunkirk) is fortified despite treaties prohibiting it : such incidents provoke the British into opposing France in the Austrian Succession War. Date: September 1740

The Rolls House and Public Record Office: 1
THE ROLLS HOUSE AND PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE: 1. The New Record Office; 2. Interior of the Rolls Chapel, with Ancient Monuments to the Masters of the Rolls; 3. Monument to Dr

The faith of treaties exemplified or John Bulls last effort to oblige his false friends, engraving 1794, a satire on the diplomatic situation in 1794, showing French soldiers shooting at raging bull

Public proclamation of the treaties concluded in Nuremberg, 1650, print maker: Caspar Luyken attributed to, Johann David Zunnern, 1701

The Faith Of Treaties Exemplified Or John Bulls Last Effort To Oblige His False Friends, Engraving 1794, A Satire On The Diplomatic Situation In 1794, Showing French Soldiers Shooting At Raging Bull

The Rolls House and Public Record Office, London, 1882
Engraving showing a number of views of the Rolls House and the Public Record Office, London, 1882. The images show (clockwise from top left)

Allied Leaders at Paris
The Big Four, LLoyd George, Vittorio Emmenuele Orlando, Woodrow Wilson & Georges Clenenceau, who battled out the First World War peace treaties meet at Paris

Wampum Message
Wampum beadwork is not merely a decorative object, but is a method of recording treaties, agreements, historic events and the like, which it is desired to preserve

Cartoon / Locarno, 1925
A German cartoon showing the mask of peace worn by the French during the Locarno Treaties

Marcel Treich-Laplene
MARCEL TREICH-LAPLENE French trader, explorer and administrator in west Africa, making treaties and trade agreements with native rulers

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Caption: Exploring the Historical Significance Across Time and Nations From ancient civilizations to modern-day conflicts, they have played a pivotal role in shaping the course of history. The Treaty Stone, located in Limerick, Republic of Ireland, stands as a symbol of the city's rich heritage and its connection to the 1691 Treaty of Limerick. One significant treaty that marked a turning point in international relations was the League of Nations established in 1922. This intergovernmental organization aimed to maintain peace after World War I but ultimately paved the way for its successor, the United Nations. The signing of the Treaty of Paris (Peace of Paris) brought an end to several major conflicts throughout history. Depicted through cartoons like "The concierge of House Austria" during World War I or "Honourable Ratio, " these visual representations shed light on political dynamics and negotiations behind closed doors. However, not all they were met with universal acclaim. The Treaty of Versailles following World War I imposed harsh conditions on Germany which many argue contributed to fueling resentment and leading up to World War II and can not limited to recent times; they date back centuries ago. For instance, dating back over three millennia is the Ebers Papyrus from Ancient Egypt's Amenhotep era around 1500 BC - one among many historical documents showcasing early examples where agreements were recorded. Political figures such as Gustav Stresemann played instrumental roles in negotiating crucial treaties like those signed between Italy and Germany depicted by lithographs capturing solemn ceremonies held in Berlin. Throughout history, territorial adjustments have been made through treaties such as those illustrated by colorful lithographs depicting changes from 1713-1763 or earlier adjustments from 1668-1699 during periods marked by wars across Europe.