Empire Collection (page 9)

The Great Wall of China. (print)
7419954 The Great Wall of China. (print); (add.info.: The Great Wall of China. After a postcard published circa 1913. Photographed by an unknown photographer.); Photo © Ken Welsh

George II, George Augustus, 1683 - 1760. King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lueneburg, Hanover
UIG5419777 George II, George Augustus, 1683 - 1760. King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lueneburg, Hanover, Archtreasurer and Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez, c.1471/1476 - 1541. Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that conquered the Inca
UIG5419980 Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez, c.1471/1476 - 1541. Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that conquered the Inca Empire

Bernardino de Rebolledo y Villamizar, Earl of Rebolledo & Gref of German Sacred Empire, 1597 - 1676
UIG5419940 Bernardino de Rebolledo y Villamizar, Earl of Rebolledo & Gref of German Sacred Empire, 1597 - 1676. Spanish poet, soldier and diplomat

Beginning of the Congress of Vienna, novembre 1814 (engraving)
1728789 Beginning of the Congress of Vienna, novembre 1814 (engraving); (add.info.: Beginning of the Congress of Vienna, novembre 1814 : Wellington is at the extreme left)

A pasha in the Ottoman Empire (engraving)
5314779 A pasha in the Ottoman Empire (engraving); (add.info.: Ottoman Empire. A Pasha or pascha. formerly bashaw. a high rank in the Ottoman Empire political system. typically granted to governors)

Exit Empire, Enter Republic, 1871 (engraving)
1580788 Exit Empire, Enter Republic, 1871 (engraving); (add.info.: Newspaper article describing the victory of Prussia in the Franco-Prussian War and the rise of the German Empire)

His most gracious majesty King George the Third, 1798
1575070 His most gracious majesty King George the Third, 1798; (add.info.: His most gracious majesty King George the Third. Painted by Sr. Wm. Beechey R.A)

Map of the Empire of Austria-Hungary, c.1900 (engraving)
532977 Map of the Empire of Austria-Hungary, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Empire of Austria-Hungary and inset of Budapest and Vicinity, circa 1902)

The seizure of Atahualpa at Cajamarca by J.M. Moreau junior (engraving)
529779 The seizure of Atahualpa at Cajamarca by J.M. Moreau junior (engraving); (add.info.: Spaniards taking Inca ruler Atahualpa away as woman faints)

Map of the British Empire, the areas controlled by Britain are shaded in pink. 19th century (map)
529503 Map of the British Empire, the areas controlled by Britain are shaded in pink. 19th century (map); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The empress Josephine, c.1805 (engraving)
2075398 The empress Josephine, c.1805 (engraving); (add.info.: History. France. French First Empire. The Empress Josephine, first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte)

Portrait of the French Emperor Napoleon III (engraving)
945498 Portrait of the French Emperor Napoleon III (engraving); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

The Roman theatre, late 2nd century AD, restored 1937 (photo)
BEN85599 The Roman theatre, late 2nd century AD, restored 1937 (photo); Sabratha, Libya; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Head of Constantine, detail, courtyard of the Palazzo dei Conservatori, Capitoline Museums, Rome
493634 Head of Constantine, detail, courtyard of the Palazzo dei Conservatori, Capitoline Museums, Rome; Alinari.

Ship belonging to the East India Company (colour litho)
8635464 Ship belonging to the East India Company (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ship belonging to the East India Company)

West Africa, Opening Cocoa Pods (colour litho)
8633203 West Africa, Opening Cocoa Pods (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Africa, Opening Cocoa Pods)

Portuguese corvette Tamega firing on the SS Agnes, Pungwe River, East Africa (engraving)
8631403 Portuguese corvette Tamega firing on the SS Agnes, Pungwe River, East Africa (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Civilisation in Africa and Asia (engraving)
8673244 Civilisation in Africa and Asia (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civilisation in Africa and Asia)

Carthage: Carthage (b/w photo)
8674498 Carthage: Carthage (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carthage. Illustration for a booklet of postcards of Carthage)

Carthage: Les Citernes romaines de la Malga (b/w photo)
8674484 Carthage: Les Citernes romaines de la Malga (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Citernes romaines de la Malga)

Carthage: Basilique de Saint Cyprien (b/w photo)
8674483 Carthage: Basilique de Saint Cyprien (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basilique de Saint Cyprien)

Carthage: Ancienne Chapelle de Saint-Louis (b/w photo)
8674478 Carthage: Ancienne Chapelle de Saint-Louis (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancienne Chapelle de Saint-Louis)

Carthage: Byrsa, Tombeaux puniques (b/w photo)
8674471 Carthage: Byrsa, Tombeaux puniques (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Byrsa, Tombeaux puniques)

Carthage: Vue de la Colline de Byrsa (b/w photo)
8674470 Carthage: Vue de la Colline de Byrsa (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de la Colline de Byrsa)

Carthage: Theatre (b/w photo)
8674591 Carthage: Theatre (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre. Illustration for a booklet of postcards of Carthage)

Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915 (colour litho)
8673081 Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Day Gifts Certificate, 1915)

Revolt of the People of Appenzell and St Gall (litho)
8661128 Revolt of the People of Appenzell and St Gall (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolt of the People of Appenzell and St Gall)

The Capture of Memphis by the Assyrians (litho)
8660882 The Capture of Memphis by the Assyrians (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture of Memphis by the Assyrians)

Map of Germany showing Changes made in 1866 (engraving)
8649921 Map of Germany showing Changes made in 1866 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Germany showing Changes made in 1866)

Bismarck in 1834 (engraving)
8649912 Bismarck in 1834 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck in 1834)

Bismarck in 1860 (engraving)
8649910 Bismarck in 1860 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck in 1860)

Schonhausen Church, Interior (engraving)
8649909 Schonhausen Church, Interior (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schonhausen Church, Interior)

General von Moltke (engraving)
8649902 General von Moltke (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General von Moltke)

The Women Loaded the Empty Guns (colour litho)
8639559 The Women Loaded the Empty Guns (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Women Loaded the Empty Guns)

The Voor-Trekkers (colour litho)
8639556 The Voor-Trekkers (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Voor-Trekkers)

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Sir Alan Cobham has made some wonderful flights all over the Empire (colour photo)
8667202 Sir Alan Cobham has made some wonderful flights all over the Empire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scottish National War Memorial: Tree of Empire within Shrine (b/w photo)
8651721 Scottish National War Memorial: Tree of Empire within Shrine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree of Empire within Shrine)

Bismarck's Coat of Arms (engraving)
8651523 Bismarck's Coat of Arms (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bismarck's Coat of Arms)

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The Byzantine Empire (litho)
8661309 The Byzantine Empire (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Byzantine Empire)

Greco-Byzantine icon of the Assumption or Dormition of the Virgin, before the 11th century (painting on poplar wood)
8832418 Greco-Byzantine icon of the Assumption or Dormition of the Virgin, before the 11th century (painting on poplar wood)

Portrait of Constantine I Asen Tech, Tsar of Bulgaria from 1257 to his death in 1277, Boyana Church, Sofia, Bulgaria
AIS5361015 Portrait of Constantine I Asen Tech, Tsar of Bulgaria from 1257 to his death in 1277, Boyana Church, Sofia, Bulgaria, 13th century (fresco); Boyana Church, Sofia, Bulgaria; © Iberfoto.

Paris, Quartier Latin : works in area of the church of Carmes, c. 1850, engraving
1732289 Paris, Quartier Latin : works in area of the church of Carmes, c. 1850, engraving; (add.info.: Paris, Quartier Latin : works in area of the church of Carmes, c. 1850, engraving).

Caroline Bonaparte, sister of emperor Napoleon1st, here with her daughter (engraving)
1735245 Caroline Bonaparte, sister of emperor Napoleon1st, here with her daughter (engraving); (add.info.: Caroline Bonaparte (b)

Biarritz (France) : the beach, imperial residence, engraving, 1864
1729979 Biarritz (France) : the beach, imperial residence, engraving, 1864; (add.info.: Biarritz (France) : the beach, imperial residence, engraving, 1864).

Laurent de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, 1st Marquis of Gouvion-Saint-Cyr (1764-1830) Marshal of France and Marquis, engraving
1729412 Laurent de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, 1st Marquis of Gouvion-Saint-Cyr (1764-1830) Marshal of France and Marquis, engraving; (add.info)

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"Tracing the Footsteps of Empires: A Journey through Time and Territories" Step into the captivating world of empires with a collection of antique maps that unveil their grandeur and influence. Delve into the depths of history as you explore an ancient map showcasing the sprawling Roman Empire, a testament to its dominance in antiquity. Marvel at the Byzantine Empire's vast territories depicted on a 9th-century map, revealing its enduring legacy. Transport yourself to an era when Britannia ruled the waves with a meticulously detailed 19th-century world map illustrating the expanse of the British Empire. Witness Ottoman magnificence unfold before your eyes through Orteliuss' intricate cartography from 1570, capturing every inch of this formidable empire. Travel back even further to Greece during one of its most tumultuous periods -the Peloponnesian War- as portrayed on an intriguing historical map. Immerse yourself in Roman glory once again with another depiction highlighting their extensive dominion across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Discover remnants of German history etched upon a damaged yet evocative 19th-century map showcasing the German Empire's territorial reach. Follow in Alexander the Great's footsteps by exploring his Macedonian Empire after his legendary conquests reshaped nations forever. Venture beyond geographical boundaries and delve into artistic expressions depicting societal dynamics during different epochs. Behold Hieronymus Bosch's enigmatic "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " inviting contemplation on human desires and earthly pursuits during Renaissance times. Witness political satire come alive through "The Plum Pudding in Danger, " offering insight into European power struggles amidst Napoleon Bonaparte's reign. Admire French uniforms adorning soldiers who fought valiantly during Napoleonic Wars, symbolizing both military might and national identity. Finally, gaze upon flags representing unity under Germany's imperial banner while reflecting upon shifting alliances throughout time.