Dissolves Collection

Cromwell dissolving the English Parliament
This illustration shows Cromwell asserting his authority in dissolving the English Rump Parliament on 20 April 1653. He is shown ordering the removal of the golden mace from Parliament. 1653

Cleopatras Banquet Cleopatras Banquet feast
Cleopatras Banquet Cleopatras Banquet, The feast of Cleopatra. On the right is Cleopatra with bare breasts at the table, on the left is Marcus Antonius

French Revolution. National Constituent Assembly. 9 July 17
National Constituent Assembly. Was fromed from the National Assembly on 9 July 1789, during the first stages on the French Revolution. Dissolves on 30 September 1791. Engraving. 19th century

Conseil Des 500
Napoleon is assailed as Tyrant and Dictator by the Conseil des 500 in the Orangerie de Saint-Cloud : he dissolves the assembly and assumes power as First Consul Date: 9-10 November 1799

Cromwell / Parliament / 1653
Cromwell dissolves the Long Parliament

Cromwell / Rump Parliament
Cromwell dissolves the Rump parliament

Reform Riot, Hyde Park
The Reform League meeting in Hyde Park, London, dissolves into rioting as the crowd pull down railings on Park Lane; the police struggle to maintain control

Napoleon Coup D etat
THE 19TH BRUMAIRE Bonapartes coup d etat : he dissolves the Conseil du 500 at Saint-Cloud and overthrows the Directoire

Parliament Dissolved
Cromwell dissolves the Rump Parliament, instructing one of his soldiers to remove the mace, Parliaments symbol of authority, with the words take away that bauble

Napoleon 1799
THE 19TH BRUMAIRE Napoleons coup d etat : he dissolves the Conseil du 500 at Saint-Cloud and overthrows the Directoire

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"Dissolves: A Historical Journey through Political Upheavals" In the annals of history, moments of dissolution have often marked significant turning points in political landscapes. From the tumultuous French Revolution to the iron-fisted rule of Oliver Cromwell, these dissolutions have shaped nations and altered destinies. On 9 July 1790, as France grappled with revolutionary fervor, the National Constituent Assembly dissolved itself. This act paved the way for a new era in governance and set the stage for further transformations that would follow. Across the English Channel, another pivotal moment unfolded when Cromwell dissolved the English Parliament in 1653. With this bold move, he sought to consolidate power and establish his authority as Lord Protector. The echoes of this dissolution reverberated throughout history. Meanwhile, across time and space at Cleopatra's Banquet feast, dissolving tensions were momentarily forgotten amidst opulence and grandeur. However fleeting it may have been, such gatherings provided respite from political turmoil while serving as reminders of fragile alliances waiting to unravel. Back on French soil during Napoleon's reign, a coup d'état saw him dissolve existing institutions to seize control. His ambition knew no bounds as he reshaped France's destiny with an iron fist wrapped in promises of stability. Closer home in England once again, Cromwell made his presence felt by dissolving not only one but multiple parliaments during his tenure. Each dissolution served as a testament to his unwavering determination to mold England according to his vision. As we fast forward through time yet again into Hyde Park during a Reform Riot – where demands clashed against established order – authorities responded by forcefully dispersing crowds seeking change. Dissolution became both weapon and shield against dissenting voices demanding reform. These instances remind us that they can not merely acts confined within historical narratives; they represent critical junctures where old systems crumble under pressure, making way for new beginnings.