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TSAR NICOLAS I DIES
Tsar Nicolas I (1796 - 1855), lies on his deathbed, not greatly lamented as it is his intransigeance which has brought the Crimea war to his country. But he did want to abolish serfdom. 1855

Deceiving Catharine the Great (litho)
6005061 Deceiving Catharine the Great (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deceiving Catharine the Great)

Vittorio Emanuele I Si Rifiuta Di Abolire La Legge Salica (engraving)
5220905 Vittorio Emanuele I Si Rifiuta Di Abolire La Legge Salica (engraving) by Matania, Edouardo (1847-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon From A 1917 Edition Of Punch Magazine Congratulating King George V Of England For Abolishing German Titles Held By Members Of The British Royal Family

Cartoon, The Undertakers Arms (after Hogarth), Endum Non Mendum, depicting the imagined demise of the House of Lords. A Bill had been put forward to abolish the Upper House, but was not successful

Russian Merchants Wife
A Russian merchants wife, a member of the bourgeoisie which successive governments have sought to abolish

Vittorio Emanuele I, of Piedmont, refuses to abolish the Salic Law

Alexander II Crowned
The coronation of tsar ALEXANDER II who will reign for 25 years before being assassinated. He will abolish serfdom as well as other reforms

Victoria / Gladstone / 1871
Victoria advised by Gladstone to abolish purchase of commissions in the army

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"Abolish: Unveiling the Struggles and Triumphs of Eradicating Injustice" In a world marred by inequality and oppression, the call to abolish has echoed through history, leaving an indelible mark on society. From the demise of Tsar Nicolas I to the Bombardment of Algiers, these pivotal moments have shaped our understanding of liberation. Engravings depict harrowing scenes from The East African Slave Trade, where H. M. S. London relentlessly pursued slave dhows. Joseph Bell's sketch immortalized this pursuit for justice, shedding light on the horrors endured by those enslaved. Deceiving Catharine the Great exposes political machinations that sought to maintain power at any cost. Lithographs capture Vittorio Emanuele I's refusal to abolish Salic Law, perpetuating gender discrimination in inheritance rights. Cartoons served as powerful tools in advocating for change. "The Undertakers Arms" satirically portrays those who profited from injustice while celebrating their downfall. Punch Magazine congratulates King George V for abolishing German titles held by members of the British Royal Family during World War I. Leaders emerged in Britain's fight against slavery; Thomas Fowell Buxton stands tall among them. His unwavering dedication paved the way towards emancipation and inspired future generations to join this noble cause. Portraits offer glimpses into personal stories entangled with abolitionist movements – a Russian merchant's wife caught between tradition and progress; Vittorio Emanuele I grappling with societal transformation; Alexander II crowned amidst promises of reform; Victoria and Gladstone united in their commitment to ending human bondage. These historical fragments remind us that abolishing injustices requires courage, perseverance, and unity across borders. As we reflect upon these struggles and triumphs, let us strive towards a more equitable world where all forms of oppression are abolished forevermore.