Agitator Collection

Felix Dzerzhinsky
FELIX DZERZHINSKY Polish/Russian agitator, banished to Siberia, exiled for part in 1905 rising, returned 1917, head of secret police (Cheka) etc

Rosa Luxemburg
ROSA LUXEMBURG German Socialist agitator and leading intellectual of the German left, giving a speech

Rosa Luxemburg - 1
ROSA LUXEMBURG German Socialist agitator, helped found the Polish Social Democratic Party

John Ball / Agitator
JOHN BALL English rebel; priest excommunicated for inflammatory sermons and leader of Peasant Revolt

Early Washing Machine
circa 1860: An early labour-saving machine for clothes washing, comprising a water barrel, water boiler, agitator and mangle. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

Emma Goldman - 1
EMMA GOLDMAN Lithuanian-born American anarchist politician and agitator

John Lilburne (1614ja-August 29, 1657), an agitator in England before, during and after the English Civil Wars of 1642-1650. He was a Puritan, though towards the end of his life he became a Quaker

Lilburne / John / Gucht
JOHN LILBURNE Political agitator, English leader of the Levellers, imprisoned for importing Puritan publications

Francois-Noel Babeuf
3078400 Francois-Noel Babeuf; (add.info.: Portrait of Francois-Noel Babeuf (1760-1797) a French political agitator and journalist of the French Revolutionary period

Michael Davitt, politician
672696 Michael Davitt, politician; (add.info.: Michael Davitt - Woodbury Michael Davitt (Irish name: Micheal Mac Daibheid) (25 March 1846 - 30 May 1906)

Ferdinand Freiligrath
3732961 Ferdinand Freiligrath; (add.info.: Portrait of Ferdinand Freiligrath (1810-1876) a German poet, translator, and liberal agitator. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Rev. Dr. A.T. Guttery, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Rev. Dr. A.T. Guttery, 1918. Shows Arthur Thomas Guttery (1862-1920), President of the Primitive Methodist Conference who came to the United States on September 11, 1918

The Crowd Reading the Tsar's Manifesto, front cover of Le Petit Parisien, October 1905 (colour litho)
CHT173075 The Crowd Reading the Tsar's Manifesto, front cover of Le Petit Parisien, October 1905 (colour litho) by French School

The Special Commission, 1888;Portraits of the Irish Members of Parliament against whom the "Times Creator: Unknown
The Special Commission, 1888; Portraits of the Irish Members of Parliament against whom the " Times" proposes to give evidence of its charges and allegations, 1888. From, The Graphic

Ferdinand Freiligrath, German poet, translator and liberal political agitator (engraving)
3647980 Ferdinand Freiligrath, German poet, translator and liberal political agitator (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferdinand Freiligrath (1810-1876)

Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish nationalist political leader, land reform agitator
3100149 Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish nationalist political leader, land reform agitator, and the founder and leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party (litho) by English School

Dublin Sketches (engraving)
1107042 Dublin Sketches (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dublin Sketches)

Cartoon, The New Marshal (George Potter)
Cartoon, The New Marshal -- a comment on a large and turbulent demonstration by the Reform League in Hyde Park which had taken place some months earlier

An Orator (engraving)
671442 An Orator (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Orator. Illustration for Caricature History Of The Georges by Thomas Wright)

Francois-Noel Babeuf, French Revolutionary political agitator and journalist (engraving)
981210 Francois-Noel Babeuf, French Revolutionary political agitator and journalist (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois-Noel Babeuf (1760-1797)

Troubles on the frontier between Algeria and Morocco (colour litho)
2779242 Troubles on the frontier between Algeria and Morocco (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troubles on the frontier between Algeria and Morocco)

Agitation in Morocco (colour litho)
2795666 Agitation in Morocco (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agitation in Morocco: Omar Zarahun, pretender to the Moroccan throne, preaching jihad)

Lord George Gordon (1752-93) 1780 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT214786 Lord George Gordon (1752-93) 1780 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Naughty Boy and His New Clothes (coloured engraving)
979471 The Naughty Boy and His New Clothes (coloured engraving) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naughty Boy and His New Clothes)

Charles Stewart Parnell (engraving)
812562 Charles Stewart Parnell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish nationalist political leader, land reform agitator)

An Arab agitator preaching jihad in Tripolitania (colour litho)
2779770 An Arab agitator preaching jihad in Tripolitania (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Arab agitator preaching jihad in Tripolitania)

Gracchus Babeuf (engraving)
811070 Gracchus Babeuf (engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gracchus Babeuf - French revolutionary whose political views are considered as communist by modern)

Dicomforts of the early labor agitator (engraving)
1090767 Dicomforts of the early labor agitator (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dicomforts of the early labor agitator)

Daniel O Connell (1775 - 1847)

AGITATOR ARRESTED / 1909
Agitator arrested for anti- militarism Date: 1909

PANKHURST AS WAXWORK
Christabel Pankhurst, Womens Rights agitator, models for Madame Tussauds Date: 1908

Emma Goldman, Russian-born American anarchist and agitator, early 20th century. Artist
Emma Goldman, Russian-born American anarchist and agitator, early 20th century. Goldman (1869-1940) and her fellow anarchist Alexander Berkman (1870-1936)

John Lilburne on the pillory at Westminster, 1638 (1905). Lilburne (1614-1657) was an English Leveller who campaigned for what he described as `freeborn rights` which every human being was born with

Outside the National Rent Office after the arrest of O Brien and Dillon, Loughrea, Ireland, 1887. A scene during the Irish Land League agitation

Police raid on the National Rent Offices at Loughrea, Ireland, 1887. A scene during the Irish Land League agitation. Founded in 1879, with Charles Stewart Parnell as its president

Irish anti-tithe agitation, Carrickshock, 1831 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

The depature of Emile Zola from Versailles, 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
The depature of Emile Zola from Versailles, 1898. Emile Zola (1840-1902) was an influential French novelist, the most important example of the literary school of naturalism

Rebellion of the Alsaciens-Lorrains conscripts, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Rebellion of the Alsaciens-Lorrains conscripts, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st November 1896

Agitation in Morrocco: Omar Zarahun preaching revolt, 1902. Artist: Charles Dufresne
Agitation in Morrocco: Omar Zarahun preaching revolt, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 23rd November 1902

A Daniel Come to Judgement!, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Daniel Come to Judgement!, 1880. The ghost of Daniel O Connell is shown telling an armed Irish agitator to lay down his weapon

NAST: HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. Too heavy a load for the trade-Unions. The competent workman must support the incompetent. One of Thomas Nasts cartoon reactions to the Haymarket Riot, 1886

John Lilburne, 1614 To 1657, Aka Freeborn John. English Political Agitator Before, During And After English Civil Wars. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R

Charles Stewart Parnell, 1846

John Dillon 1851 To 1927. Irish Land Reform Agitator, Irish Home Rule Activist, Nationalist Politician, Member Of Parliament And The Last Leader Of The Irish Parliamentary Party

Statues in Muzeon Sculpture Park, Moscow, Russia
Two women view statues in the Muzeon Sculpture Park, Moscow, Russia. In the centre is a statue of Felix Dzerzhinsky (1877-1926), Polish-Russian agitator and head of the secret police

Suffragette Female Agitator
One solution for dealing with the problem of the Female Agitator. Hang a lump of cheese around her neck, tie her hands behind her back and introduce a hungry rodent

The Socialist -- a working class political agitator in action. circa 1885

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"Agitators: Catalysts of Change and Defiance Throughout History" From the fiery speeches of Felix Dzerzhinsky to the revolutionary writings of Rosa Luxemburg, agitators have always played a crucial role in shaping society. These fearless individuals fearlessly challenged the status quo, sparking movements that would alter the course of history. Rosa Luxemburg, an iconic figure in socialist thought, was not only an intellectual powerhouse but also a passionate agitator who fought tirelessly for workers' rights. Her unwavering dedication to social justice made her a force to be reckoned with. In another era, John Ball emerged as an influential agitator during England's Peasants' Revolt. His powerful words resonated with the oppressed masses and fueled their desire for freedom from feudal oppression. Even seemingly mundane objects like early washing machines became symbols of agitation. As these contraptions revolutionized domestic labor, they inadvertently stirred discussions on gender roles and societal expectations. Emma Goldman, known as "Red Emma, " was a fierce anarchist and feminist agitator who fearlessly challenged authority at every turn. Her impassioned speeches on topics ranging from birth control to workers' rights inspired countless individuals to question societal norms. Throughout history, agitators have taken many forms - from Wendell Phillips urging abolitionists to Lilburne's rebellious spirit against tyranny. Each one left an indelible mark on society by challenging oppressive systems and advocating for change. Mick McGahey stands out as both a trade unionist and communist agitator who fought relentlessly for workers' rights in Scotland. His tireless efforts paved the way for improved working conditions and fairer treatment across industries. The power of agitation is vividly captured in Le Petit Parisien's front cover depicting crowds reading Tsar's Manifesto during Russia's 1905 Revolution. The image serves as a reminder that even printed words can ignite passion and inspire collective action. However, not all agitators were celebrated.