Polity Collection (page 2)

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

Detail from a folio of Codex of the Usages depicting the
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

Parliament. Budapest. Hungary
HUNGARY. BUDAPEST. Parliament. Neo-Gothic building (1884-1904) on the Danube riverside built by Imre Steindl

POLAND. WARSAW. Congress building

Richard Hooker - 2
RICHARD HOOKER English churchman, rector of Bishopsbourne, Kent, author of Ecclesiastical Polity. Date: 1554? - 1600

HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN. 19th century. LONDON. Official proclamation of Queen Victoria
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

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

United States. Supporters of Abraham Lincoln, candidate of the Republican 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

OTTOMAN EMPIRE. TURKEY. SULTAN receiving some members of the Council in the Topkapi
Turkey. Ottoman Empire. Sultan receiving some members of the Council in the Topkapi Palace courtroom. Istanbul. Engraving of the nineteenth century

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

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

CABET Etiene (Dijonm 1788-Saint-Louis, 1856). French socialist politician. Color drawing
Cabet Etienne (Dijon 1788-Saint-Louis, 1856). French socialist politician. Color drawing

GLADSTONE, William Ewart (Liverpool Hawarden, 1809-1898). British statesman. Conservative MP (1832)
William Ewart Gladstone (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)

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

Wilhelm II of Germany (Potsdam, 1859-Doorn, 1941). King of Prussia and German Emperor (1888-1918), son and successor of Frederick III. Colored engraving

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

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

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

BISMARCK, Otto-Leopold, Prince of (1815-1898). German statesman. Nineteenth-century engraving
Otto-Leopold Bismarck, Prince of Bismarck (1815-1898). German statesman. 19th-century engraving. Colored

Azeglio, Massimo Taparelli, Marquis d (Turin, 1798-Turin, 1866). Italian politician and writer
Massimo Taparelli Azeglio, Marquis d (Turin, 1798-Turin, 1866). Italian politician and writer. Engraving

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

Blanqui, Louis Auguste (1805-1881). French revolutionary. Colored engraving
Louis Auguste Blanqui (1805-1881). French revolutionary. Colored engraving

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)

BARTHELEMY SAINT-HILAIRE, Jules (1805-1895). French politician, philosopher and orientalist

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

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

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

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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.