European Collection (page 4)

Battle of Waterloo, 1815
Cavalry charge during Napoleons final battle at Waterloo, 1815. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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North rose window of Chartres Cathedral, depicting the glorification of the Virgin Mary, c. 1230 A.D. France. Digital photograph

Robert Burns character Tam O Shanter
Tam O Shanter chased by a witch, from a poem by Robert Burns. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a John Faed illustration

La Fontaine, Moliere, Racine, and other French writers, 1600s
Conversation among French authors La Fontaine, Boileau, Moliere, and Racine. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Ladies in Florence during the Renaissance
Noble ladies of Florence during the early 1400s. Antique hand-colored print

St. Marks Cathedral, Venice, 1800s
Square in front of Saint Marks Cathedral in Venice, 1880s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19tth-century illustration

Rock of Gibraltar in the British Empire
British troops occupying Gibraltar, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Arabic inscription carved in a palace wall of the Alhambra, a medieval Moorish city, Granada, Spain. Digital photograph

Alhambra palace and reflecting pool, Granada, Spain
The Palacio del Portico within the Alhambra, a medieval Moorish city in Granada, Spain. Digital photograph

Medieval dining room
Dining table of a lady of quality, 1400s. Printed color lithograph reproduction of a miniature from a French manuscript, Renaud de Montauban

Sir Richard Burton in India, 1800s
British explorer Richard Burton in native Indian dress, 1848. Hand-colored half tone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Mozart and his sister playing for Empress Maria Theresa
Young Mozart and his sister play a duet for Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Longbowmen during the Hundred Years War
French archers from the town of Rheims, 1400s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone, with his signature. Digitally colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley
Major-General Arthur Wellesley in 1806, later Duke of Wellington. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-centry illustration

Women of Tudor England
City women and a country-woman in Elizabethan England, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Druid carrying mistletoe and a sickle. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Prehistoric cave art of a bull, Altamira, Spain
Prehistoric cave painting of a bull, Altamira, Spain. Color halftone reproduction

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Theodora, Empress of the Eastern Roman Empire, and her court. Printed 19th-century halftone reproduction of a mosaic at Ravenna

Chariot race in ancient Rome
Chariot race in the Circus Maximus of ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Road from ancient Athens to Eleusis
Temple of Aphrodite (left) on the road from Eleusis to Athens, ancient Greece. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Greek urn
Richly decorated Greek urn. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an artifact

London, Piccadilly Circus, Eros Statue

England, County Durham, Durham City. Fulling Mill, on the banks of the River Wear, below Durham Cathedral

UK London Oxford Street Shoppers in the rain

UK, London, Buckingham Palace

UK, London, Buckingham Palace

UK, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben

England, Tyne and Wear, Angel of the North. The Angel of the North statue near the cities of Gateshead and Newcastle Upon Tyne

Old Bridge Over the Gave River, The Cirque Of Gavarnie, Hautes Pyrenees, France

View of Bern old town over the Aare river - Switzerland

Cathedral Square with Erfurt Cathedral and Severikirche Church on Domberg hill, Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany, Europe

Signpost in Quin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Hags Head, Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Cleggan at sunset, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Swiss flag on a mountain in the Alpstein Range, Appenzell, Switzerland, Alps, Europe

English suffragette feminist newpaper, 1908

UK, England, London, City of London Skyline and Waterloo Bridge over River Thames

Sunrise over King Edwards Bay viewed from near Sharpness Point. The remains of Tynemouth Priory can be seen to the right

England, Tyne & Wear, St Marys Lighthouse. St Marys Island and Lighthouse, a popular tourist destination near Whitley Bay

UK, London, Greenwich, Greenwich Park, National Maritime Musuem and Canary Wharf

UK, England, London, London Bridge and Canary Wharf beyond

REPUBLIC OF TURKEY: POSTER. The Republic of Turkey symbolized as an unveiled woman, leading the horse of the regimes founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Poster, c1925

England, North Yorkshire, Whitby. One of the entrance piers of Whitby Harbour at dawn

Undersea exploration in 16th-century Europe
Underwater diver and man-at-arms, France, 1532. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Chart of some early alphabets
Various ancient alphabets: Coptic, Syriac, Ethioptic, Gothic, and Illyrian (Servian). Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Martin Luther portrait. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of a portrait by Holbein

William Tyndale, English translator of the New Testament. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Journey through European history: From ancient empires to modern movements" Step back in time with an antique map of Britain under the Anglo Saxons, revealing the roots of a nation that would shape Europe's destiny. Explore the grandeur of ancient Rome through a meticulously detailed map, transporting you to a world of gladiators and emperors. Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of Johannes Brahms, a musical genius whose compositions continue to captivate audiences across Europe. Marvel at the intricate illustrations within the Book of Kells, where St. Matthew comes alive on parchment, showcasing Ireland's rich artistic heritage. Unravel the epic tale depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry as it portrays William the Conqueror's triumph over England during the Norman Conquest. Trace your fingers along a map from 1066, tracing England's transformation amidst political upheaval and territorial shifts. Witness Scotland's evolution through time with a glimpse into its 1870s map - every contour telling stories of resilience and cultural diversity. Delve deeper into English history with another map from centuries later; witness how borders shifted but traditions endured throughout this dynamic land. Celebrate women's empowerment by leafing through an English suffragette feminist newspaper from 1908 - testament to brave individuals who fought for equality against all odds. Journey even further back in time to Ancient Greece and its colonies around Aegean; discover their profound influence on philosophy, art, and governance that shaped Western civilization. Feel awe-struck by Druridge Bay’s dramatic expanse of sand dunes nestled within Northumberland – nature’s masterpiece framing picturesque beaches that have witnessed countless tales unfold over centuries past. Finally, gaze upon Medieval Europe at Crusades' inception; envision knights clad in armor embarking on holy quests while kingdoms clashed for power and faith across these storied lands. European history is an enchanting tapestry woven together by diverse cultures, momentous events, and the indomitable spirit of its people.