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'The Anglo-German Agreement- General View of Heligoland, 1890. Creator: Unknown
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'The Anglo-German Agreement- General View of Heligoland, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Anglo-German Agreement- General View of Heligoland, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890
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The Anglo-German Agreement- General View of Heligoland, 1890
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is an intriguing photographic print that offers a bird's eye view of Heligoland, a small archipelago located in the North Sea. The image, published in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper," Volume 41, January to June, 1890, captures the geographical significance of this strategic location during the late 19th century. Heligoland, a German territory in the Lower Saxony region, is depicted in this print as a collection of small islands, with the largest one featuring a fortress at its center. The surrounding waters are dotted with numerous ships, indicating the busy maritime activity in the area. The print also highlights the proximity of Heligoland to the British coast, emphasizing the geopolitical tensions between the two European powers during this period. The Anglo-German Agreement of 1890, also known as the Heligoland-Zanzibar Treaty, is a significant historical event that is alluded to in the title of this photograph. The treaty, which ended the First Anglo-German War, resulted in the transfer of Heligoland from British to German control, making this print a visual representation of the geopolitical shifts that occurred during this era. The print's uncredited creator masterfully captures the grandeur of the North Sea and the strategic importance of Heligoland, offering a fascinating glimpse into the late 19th-century European landscape. This photographic print is an essential addition to any collection focused on European history, geography, or maritime studies.
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