Polity Collection

Folio of Codex of the Usages depicting the Catalan Parlia
Alfonso IV of Aragon called the kind (1299-1336). King of Aragon and count of Barcelona as Alfonso III, from 1327 to his death. Son of James II and Blanche of Anjou

Proudhon, Pierre Joseph (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist
Pierre Joseph Proudhon (1809-1865). French politician, mutualist philosopher and socialist. Colored engraving

Cavour, Camillo Benso, Count of (Turin, 1810-1861) Italian statesman
Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (Turin, 1810-1861) Italian statesman. Founder of Il Risorgimento (1847). Engraving by Rim. Colored

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POLAND. WARSAW. Congress building Date: 30/09/2006

Russian Revolution (1917). Rally by Lenin and Leon Trotsky in St. Petersburg after the October Revolution of 1917: the extremists socialists have managed to secure the support of the proletarian

Abd al-Qadir B Muhyi al-Din al-Hasani (Abdelkader) (1808 - 1883). Algerian Leader. Engraving. Colored

Polignac, Jules Auguste Armand Marie, prince of (Versailles, 1780-Paris, 1847). French politician
Jules Auguste Armand Marie, Prince of Polignac (Versailles, 1780-Paris, 1847). French politician. In July 1830, Polignac enacted ordinances to eliminate the liberal opposition

Eugene of Savoy Carignan (1663-1736), called Prince Eugene. French political and military service in Austria. Highlighted in the struggle for the liberation of Vienna from the Turks

Abd al-Qadir B Muhyi al-Din al-Hasani (Abdelkader) (1808 - 1883). Algerian Leader
Abd al-Qadir B Muhyi al-Din al-Hasani (Abdelkader) (1808-1883). Algerian Leader. Colored engraving

Parliament of Serbia. Outside view. Belgrade. Republic of Serbia

James Howard Harris, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury (1807 A?i? 1889), styled Viscount FitzHarris from 1820 to 1841. British statesman of the Victorian era. Colored engraving. Historia Universal, 1881

Cavour, Camillo Benso, Count of (Turin, 1810-1861) Italian statesman. Founder of Il Risorgimento (1847). Engraving by Rim. Coloured

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924). Monument. Yalta
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924). Russian Marxist revolutionary and communist politician. Monument. Yalta. Ukraine

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924). Russian Marxist revolutionary and communist politician. Monument built by Pavel Bondarenko in 1957 for the 40th anniversary of the Great October Socialist

Victor Balaguer (1824-1901). Spanish politician and writer. Bust (1910) by Manuel Fuxa (1850-1927) at Ciutadella Park. Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

LOWELL, James (1819-1891). Poet, essayist and American diplomat. Colored engraving

Robert Peel (1788-1850)
PEEL, Robert (Bury, 1788-London, 1850). British politician. Engraving

Metternich-Winneburg, Klemens, prince (1773-1859). Austrian politician. Appointed chancellor in 1809, replacing Stadion. Between 1814 and 1815 chaired the Congress of Vienna

POTYOMKIN, Grigory Aleksandrovic (Cizevo, 1739- Nikolajev, 1
POTYOMKIN, Grigory Aleksandrovic (Cizevo, 1739 Nikolajev, 1791). Russian soldier and politician. Engraving. Colored

Tocqueville, Alexis Henri Cle?rete, Earl of (1805-1859). French writer and politician. The nineteenth century colored engraving

William II (1859-1941). King of Prussia and German Emperor (1888-1918). William II sets out its ideas on the labor question in the Palace of Prince Bismarck. Berlin. Colored engraving, 1890

POTYOMKIN, Grigory Aleksandrovic (1739- 1791). Russian sold
POTYOMKIN, Grigory Aleksandrovic (1739 - 1791). Russian soldier and politician. Engraving

RHODES, Cecil John (1853-1902). English businessman and politician. Colored engraving

BALAGUER, Victor (1824-1901). Politician and writer in Catalan and Spanish languages. Colored engraving

Cerralbo Enrique de Aguilera y Gamboa, Marquis de (1845-1922
Cerralbo Enrique de Aguilera y Gamboa, Marquis de (Madrid, 1845-Madrid, 1922). Spanish politician and archaeologist. Engraving by Rico. Coloured

United States. Supporters of Abraham Lincoln, candidate of the Republican Party. Colored engraving from L Illustration Journal Universel, 1860

Bofill Martorell, Jose Maria (d. 1893)
Bofill Martorell, Jose Maria (d.1893). Spanish politician. Engraving by Thomas Pijoliu. Colored

United States. Supporters of Stephen Douglas, candidate of the Democratic Party. Colored engraving from L Illustration Journal Universel, 1860

United States. Party supporters of John Bell, candidate of the Constitutional Union Party. Colored engraving from L Illustration Journal Universel, 1860

Brandlaugh, Charles (1833-1891). English politician. Brandlaugh deputy arrested for refusing to leave the Chamber of Commons. Colored engraving

Andrassy, Gyula, Count (1823- 1890). Hungarian politician. Engraving. Colored

Demosthenes (384-322 B. C). Greek statesman and orator of anc
Roman Art. Imperial Period. Demosthenes (384-322 b.C). Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. Marble head (2nd century b.C.). Copy of an original by Polyeuktos. Metropolitan Museum of Art

Official proclamation of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) as Empre
HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN. 19th century. LONDON. Official proclamation of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) as Empress of India in the steps of the Stock Exchange

Popular ovation to the Prince Bismarck on having stayed away
Popular ovation to the Prince Bismarck, way of the station, on having stayed away from the capital to go to his Friedrichsruhes residence. 19th century. Berlin. Germany. Colored engraving

Polignac, Jules Auguste Armand Marie, prince of (1780-1847)
Polignac, Jules Auguste Armand Marie, prince of (Versailles, 1780-Paris, 1847). French politician. In July 1830 a Polignac enacted ordinances to eliminate the liberal opposition

GLADSTONE, William Ewart (1809-1898). British statesman
GLADSTONE, William Ewart (Liverpool Hawarden, 1809-1898). British statesman. Conservative MP (1832), went to the Liberal Party (1852) and was Minister of Finance (1852-1855 and 1859-1866)

Leo von Caprivi (1831-1899). German political and military
Leo von Caprivi (Caprivi Georg Leo Graf von Caprara of Montecuccoli) (1831-1899). German political and military. Otto von Bismarcks successor as Chancellor of Germany (1890-1894)

Colon de la Cerda, Christopher (1837-1910). Duke of Veragua
Colon de la Cerda, Christopher (Madrid, 1837-Madrid 1910). Duke of Veragua. Spanish politician. He was Minister of Development in the Government chaired Sagasta from January to July 1890

AZCARATE MENENDEZ, Gumersindo (1840-1917). Spanish politician and sociologist. Engraving

Azcarraga Palmero, Marcelo (1832-1915). Spanish military
Azcarraga Palmero, Marcelo (Manila, 1832-Madrid, 1915). Spanish military and conservative politician. Engraving by A. Carretero. Coloured

Antonio Aparisi Guijarro (18151872). Spanish politician and journalist. Engraving by Capuz. Coloured

Alexander II (1818-1881). Tsar of Russia (1855-1881). Engraving

Alberto Aguilera Velasco (18421913). Spanish politician and lawyer. Engraving by Carretero. Coloured

Abreu e Sousa, Joao Crisostomo of (1811-1895). Portuguese political and military. Engraving by A. Carretero

ABASCAL Carredano, Jose (1829-1890). Spanish politician
ABASCAL Carredano, Jose (Pontones, 1829-Madrid, 1890). Spanish politician and philanthropist. Engraving by Rico. Coloured

CAIROLI, Benedetto (Pavia, 1825-Capodimonte, 1889). Italian politician. Engraving by Carretero

Cobden, Richard (1804-1865)
Cobden, Richard (Dunford Farm, Sussex, 1804-London, 1865). English industrial, economist and politician who fought against protectionism. He favored free trade. Engraving

BISMARCK, Otto-Leopold (1815-1898)
BISMARCK, Otto-Leopold, Prince of (Schonhauser, 1815-Friedrichsruhe, 1898). German statesman. Proclamed Chancellor of the Empire in 1871. In 1890 William II forced him to resign

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Polity: From Catalan Parlia to German Statesmanship" This captivating folio from the Codex of the Usages takes us on a journey through various political landscapes, shedding light on influential figures and pivotal moments in history. Proudhon, a French politician and mutualist philosopher, challenges conventional notions with his socialist ideals. Meanwhile, Cavour, an Italian statesman, leaves an indelible mark on his nation's unification. Bismarck's stern countenance in Friedrichruhe reminds us of his iron-fisted approach to governance that shaped Germany's destiny. In contrast, Prince Eugene of Savoy Carignan exemplifies strategic brilliance as he navigates complex military campaigns. Abdelkader stands tall as an Algerian leader who valiantly resisted colonial forces during a tumultuous era. The Russian Revolution springs forth with Lenin and Trotsky rallying in St. Petersburg, igniting hope for change amidst societal upheaval. The Parliament of Serbia symbolizes democratic aspirations while James Howard Harris embodies British diplomacy during transformative times. Each image encapsulates diverse facets - power struggles, ideologies clashing or converging - all shaping our world today. As we delve into this visual mosaic spanning centuries and continents, let us reflect upon the intricate tapestry woven by these individuals and events. Their legacies remind us that polity is not merely about governing structures but also about human agency - the ability to shape societies and leave lasting imprints on collective memory.