Conquest Collection (page 5)

The Entry of Mehmet II into Constantinople, 1876. Artist: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant
The Entry of Mehmet II into Constantinople, 1876. The capital of the Eastern Roman Empire since the 4th century AD, Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turkish army commanded by Sultan Mehmet II in

Hernandez Cortes, Spanish conquistador, 16th century. Cortes (1485-1547) arriving in Mexico followed by his black servant and preceeded by La Malinche, his interpreter and mistress

Hernan Cortes meeting the Aztec Emperor Montezuma, 1519. Cortes (1485-1547) was the Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico and overthrew the Aztec Empire

Hengist and Horsas treaty with Vortigern
3783261 Hengist and Horsas treaty with Vortigern; (add.info.: Hengist and Horsas treaty with Vortigern, King of the Britons)

Viking conquest of England and Ireland
3782838 Viking conquest of England and Ireland; (add.info.: Viking conquest of England and Ireland - Viking ships sailing up the English Channel, 877. From painting by Herbert A)

A Christmas Day Coronation: William the Conqueror rides to Westminster Abbey to receive the Crown of England - December 25, 1066 Date: 1066

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen)
XCF115624 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Typical Norman Castle. Date: 11th century

Alexander the Great of Macedonia, (1902). From Imhoof Blumers Portrait Heads on Coins of Hellenic Nations. In only 13 years

The Fight between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal, c. 1616-1618. Artist: Cesari, Bernardino (1565-1621)
The Fight between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal, c. 1616-1618. Found in the collection of the Villa Margherita, Bordighera

Alexander the Great, Lubok print, 1869. Lubok (plural Lubki) prints were Russian popular prints with simple graphics portraying stories derived from literature, religion and popular tales

Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico
Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico. Cortes (1485-1547) landed in Mexico in 1519. With a force of only some 600 men, he succeeded in overthrowing the empire of the Aztecs

Francisco Pizarro (1471 / 1476-1541)
Francisco Pizarro y Gonzalez, 1st Marquess of los Atabillos ( c.1471 or 1476-1541). Spanish conqueror of the Incan Empire and founder of Lima. Peru

Gallic Wars - Titus Labienus hatches a trap
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Titus Labienus hatches a trap to get the Treveri to cross the river before his troops, attacking them later. Engraving

Caesar disembarked in Britain (54 BC), placing his ships on dry ground within his camp. Engraving. Commentaires de Cesar, avec des notes historiques

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar attacks the Germanic camp
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar led his troops across the Rhine in 55 BC for a punitive expedition against the Germanic tribes

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Battle of the Sambre (July 57 BC)
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar's campaign against the Belgae in 57 B.C. Battle of the Sambre (July 57 BC). Confrontation between Julius Caesar's legions

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). The battle of the Aisne (57 BC)
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Caesar's campaign against the Belgae in 57 BC. The battle of the Aisne (57 BC). The Belgic tribes cross the Aisne River through the right

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Battle of Vosges (58 BC)
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). First campaign against the Germanic tribes (58 BC). Battle of Vosges (58 BC). Combat between the Germanic tribe of the Suebi under the command of Ariovistus against six

Gallic Wars - Ariovistus, Suebi leader, deploys his cavalry
Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). First campaign against the Germanic tribes (58 BC). Ariovistus, the Suebi leader, deploys his cavalry

Hernan Cortes (1488-1547). Spanish conquistador of the Aztec empire. He decided to sink his ships, which were anchored in the city of Villa Rica de Veracruz

Granada War - Taking of Loja by King Ferdinand the Catholic
Granada War (1482-1492). Taking of Loja by King Ferdinand the Catholic (1452-1516) in 1486. Chromolithography. Historia General de Espana (General History of Spain), by Miguel Morayta. Volume III

Conquest of al-Andalus by Ferdinand the Saint
Siege of the city of Jaen by King Ferdinand III the Saint (1199/1201-1252). Muhammad I surrendered the city of Jaen to King Ferdinand, signing a treaty of vassalage with him

Battle of Otumba (7th July 7, 1520). Confrontation between the army of the Aztecs against Spanish troops led by Hernan Cortes

Montezuma is allowed to be seen in public, by going out to his Temples... Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional

Idol Vitzliputzli (Huitzilopochtli). Mexican idol. Engraving. Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional

The Great Aztec Temple at Tenochtitlan. Dedicated to the god of war. Built in a large square, with an ashlar wall, carved on the outside with different loops of chained snakes. Engraving

Map of the territory of New Spain. Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional, conocida por el nombre de Nueva Espana (History of the Conquest of Mexico)

Representation of the city of Mexico (Mexico-Tenochtitlan). Divided into two neighborhoods. One called Tlatelulco (a), where most of the population lived, and the other Mexico (e)

Diego Velazquez de Cuellar (1465-1524) had the intention of ceasing Hernan Cortes. Cortes and his fleet left Cuba in haste for the coast of Mexico

History of the Conquest of Mexico
Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional, conocida por el nombre de Nueva Espana (History of the Conquest of Mexico, population)

The Particular Service Squadron, Bantry Bay
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland. Assembled as part of a fleet for Baltic operations, primarily against their Russian counterparts

Mother Goose Pantomime
A production of Mother Goose at the London Hippodrome, featuring Shaun Glenville (1884-1968) as Mother Goose, Isobel Elsom (1893-1981) as the daughter, and Fred Conquest

Diver in diving suit on seabed Date: 1920

Conquest of Majorca by king James I of Aragon
Conquest of the island of Majorca by Christian king James I of Aragon. He landed on the beach of Santa Ponsa at midnight on September 10, 1229. Troops reaching the coast. Lithography

Scipio Africanus (236-183 BC). Roman general and consul
Scipio Africanus (236-183 BC). Roman general and later consul. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Gonzalo Fernandez de Cordoba (1453-1515), called El Gran Capitan (The Great Captain). Spanish general. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Ferdinand III of Castile (1199/1201-1252). Engraving
Ferdinand III of Castile (1199/1201-1252), called the Saint. King of Castile (from 1217), King of Leon an King of Galicia. Museo Militar, 1883.(from 1230) and King of Galicia (from 1231). Engraving

Peter IV of Aragon (1319-1387). Engraving. Later colouration
Peter IV of Aragon (1319-1387), called the Ceremonious. King of Aragon, King of Sardinia and Corsica (as Peter I), King of Valencia (as Peter II)

Almogavars. 13th-14th centuries. Engraving
The Christian Kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula. Almogavars. 13th-14th centuries. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala, welcomed by the Cacique Gordo (Chief Gordo). Detail. Table belonging to a set of 6 made with the enconchado technique. Anonymous author

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21)
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). D- Hernan Cortes appoints ordinary mayors of the town, E- La Malinche makes the Totonac understand who Cortes is. Detail

Conquest of Mexico
Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire (1519-21). Construction of the Villa Rica of La Vera Cruz, with the help of the Totonac Indians. Detail

The Tower of London from the River Thames
The Tower was founded during the Norman Conquest in 1066 and lies on the north bank of the river. Small sailing boats and a rowing boat are visible. Date: circa 1930

Meeting of Francisco Pizarro and the Inca Atahualpa, Peru
The meeting of Francisco Pizarro and the Inca Atahualpa, Spanish Conquest of Peru. Date: 1532

The house occupied by Francisco Pizarro, Peru
The house occupied by Francisco Pizarro during the Conquest of Peru by Spain in the 16th century. Date: circa 1890s

Christophe-Louis-Leon Juchault de Lamoriciere
Vintage 19th century photograph: Christophe-Louis-Leon Juchault de Lamoriciere, French general and administrator noted for his part in the conquest of Algeria

Germany and France - Conquest of the Air 1907
German and France, rivalry between two air-ships. The German air-ship that stayed up the longest for three hours over Berlin, over the French rival La Patrie. Date: 1907

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"Conquest: Unveiling the Tapestry of Human Triumphs" Step into the realm of history and witness the relentless spirit that has shaped our world. From ancient empires to modern-day feats, these captivating images reveal tales of ambition, courage, and resilience. Gaze upon the Map of the Roman Empire, a testament to their unparalleled dominance across vast lands. Feel the weight of their power as you trace their conquests from Britannia to Egypt, leaving an indelible mark on civilization. Transport yourself to D-Day when supplies poured ashore amidst chaos and uncertainty. Witness bravery in its purest form as soldiers fought against all odds for freedom's triumph over tyranny. Marvel at Alexander the Great's Macedonian Empire through a meticulously detailed map. Follow his legendary campaigns that stretched far beyond imagination, forever altering geopolitical landscapes. Delve into Mesoamerican mysticism with Codex Borgia; a window into ritualistic practices and divinatory wisdom that guided civilizations towards victory or defeat. Embark on an awe-inspiring journey alongside Hillary and Tensing as they conquer Mount Everest's treacherous heights. Their unwavering determination serves as a reminder that conquering nature is no small feat. Immerse yourself in medieval artistry with Bayeux Tapestry – a visual narrative depicting William the Conqueror's triumphant invasion of England in 1066. Each stitch tells tales of battles won and kingdoms lost. Challenge your perception with UFOs hovering over statues; an enigmatic blend between extraterrestrial mysteries and human achievements – reminding us that even our greatest accomplishments can be overshadowed by unexplained phenomena. Witness Mongol soldiers showcasing their unmatched horsemanship skills; swift conquerors who rode fearlessly across continents, reshaping boundaries under Genghis Khan's command. Experience Hernan Cortes' encounter with indigenous cultures as he receives twenty Indigenous people from Tabasco - a pivotal moment in the conquest of the Americas, forever altering history's course.