Chronicles Collection

GENGIS KHAN (1162-1227). Emperor founder of the first Mongol Empire in 1206. Fol. 44v. Mongols tributing to Genghis Khan. Illustration of the first section with the history of the Mongols

MURASAKI SHIKIBU (c. 978 - c. 1014). Japanese writer
MURASAKI SHIKIBU (c. 978 - c.1014). Japanese writer. Illustration of a court lady of the Heian period. Illustration of Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji), which chronicles the life of Prince Genji

ISABEAU of Bavaria (1371-1435). Queen of France (1385-1422), wife of Charles VI. Entry of Queen in Paris on August 22, 1389 for her coronation

EDWARD OF WOODSTOCK The Black Prince (1330-1376). Prince of Wales, first-born son of Edward III of England. The Black Prince is received in Bordeaux in 1355 during his campaign against John II of

Battle of Sluyss from Jean Froissarts Chronicles, 15th century

Jewish religious procession from the 15th century.. From a coloured pen and ink drawing in the handwritten chronicles of the Council of Constance by Ulrich von Richental

Froissart / Chronicles
JEAN FROISSART - French chronicler in his study

Coiners at work: Interior of a mint showing coins being stamped out and weighed to see they contain correct amount of
532651 Coiners at work: Interior of a mint showing coins being stamped out and weighed to see they contain correct amount of metal

Charles VII, The Victorious (1403-1461) King of France from 1422. 16th century
533661 Charles VII, The Victorious (1403-1461) King of France from 1422. 16th century (chromolithograph after Monstrelet's Chronicles); (add.info)

Minting coin. From The Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland by Raphael Holinshead (1577)
527674 Minting coin. From The Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland by Raphael Holinshead (1577).; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Chartist riots in Birmingham, 15 July 1839. Illustration from Camden Pelham The Chronicles of Crime , London, 1886
527848 Chartist riots in Birmingham, 15 July 1839. Illustration from Camden Pelham The Chronicles of Crime , London, 1886. Etching

The Interview of Richard II and the Duke of Gloucester in Pleshy Castle, c.1337 (illumination)
3780911 The Interview of Richard II and the Duke of Gloucester in Pleshy Castle, c.1337 (illumination) by Froissart, Jean (c.1337-1405); (add.info)

Building a road: Woodmen break down trees with axes while paviors lay the surface of an already cleared road
535187 Building a road: Woodmen break down trees with axes while paviors lay the surface of an already cleared road. 15th century (chromolithograph from the Chronicles of Hainaut)

The Coronation of Henry IV of England, 1930 (print)
3780910 The Coronation of Henry IV of England, 1930 (print) by Froissart, Jean (c.1337-1405) (after); (add.info.: The Coronation of Henry IV, 13 October 1399 at Westminster Abbey)

Archbishop of York cursing William the Conqueror Date: 11th century

Striking Lancashire Workers Date: 1854

Queen Victoria at the Opening of Parliament
Queen Victoria in the House of Lords for the Opening of Parliament Date: 1854

Queen Victoria giving away New Year's Gifts Date: 1854

Matilda I pleading with Empress Matilda
Matilda I, Countess of Boulogne, Queen of King Stephen, pleading with her cousin, the Empress Matilda, for her husband's release. Date: 1140s

Peter the Hermit, preaching before the Pope
Peter the Hermit, a priest of Amiens, France, associated with the Crusades, preaching before the Pope Date: circa 1090s

Indignities shown to the corpse of William the Conqueror - on his death in France, his body was stripped of clothing and jewellery. Date: 1087

Henry I of England demanding the keys of the Treasury
King Henry I of England, also known as Henry Beauclerc, demanding the keys of the Treasury Date: 1100

Edith and the monks searching for body of King Harold
Edith and the monks searching for the body of her father, King Harold, after the Battle of Hastings. Date: 1066

Dead body, Naga Tribe of India and Myanmar
Dead Body of one of the Naga Tribe of north-eastern India and north-western Myanmar Date: 1853

Carriage of the Turkish Ambassador, opening of Parliament
Carriage of the Turkish Ambassador, procession to the House of Lords for the Opening of Parliament, London, The Chronicles of Merry England. Date: 1854

Adelicia of Louvain and the Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I, alarmed at the approach of Henry's nephew, Stephen of Blois (later King Stephen). Date: 12th century

Battle of Otterburn. August 5, 1388. Engraving
Battle of Otterburn. August 5, 1388. Fight on the border between the Scottish and English armies. Les Chroniques of Jean Froissart. Engraving of an edition of 1881

The Cologne Chronicle by Johann Koelhoff the Younger. 15th c
The Cologne Chronicle by Johann Koelhoff the Younger (1440- 1502). 1499. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany

Pantagruel Lisant les Belles Chroniques or Pantagruel Reading the Beautiful Chronicles
3116221 Pantagruel Lisant les Belles Chroniques or Pantagruel Reading the Beautiful Chronicles. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, by Rustichello da Pisa (tempera on vellum)
1129575 Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, by Rustichello da Pisa (tempera on vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muß©Ñammad)

John Ball preaching (coloured engraving)
3642509 John Ball preaching (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Ball preaching)

Interview on the Thames between King Richard II and the Insurgents (coloured engraving)
3642507 Interview on the Thames between King Richard II and the Insurgents (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Earl Of Flanders soliciting the aid of Charles VI Of France (coloured engraving)
3642502 The Earl Of Flanders soliciting the aid of Charles VI Of France (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Froissart in his study (coloured engraving)
3642499 Froissart in his study (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Froissart in his study)

Lord Charles Of Blois obtains possession of the town of Jugon (coloured engraving)
3642490 Lord Charles Of Blois obtains possession of the town of Jugon (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle Of Poitiers (coloured engraving)
3642487 The Battle Of Poitiers (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle Of Poitiers)

The Earl Of Pembroke attacked by the Spanish fleet, before La Rochelle (coloured engraving)
3642483 The Earl Of Pembroke attacked by the Spanish fleet, before La Rochelle (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chronicle of Nuremberg from its foundation to 1603, SCHEMBART BOOK, 1603 (parchment)
6308575 Chronicle of Nuremberg from its foundation to 1603, SCHEMBART BOOK, 1603 (parchment) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chronicle of Nuremberg from its foundation to 1603, SCHEMBART BOOK, 1603 (parchment)
6308573 Chronicle of Nuremberg from its foundation to 1603, SCHEMBART BOOK, 1603 (parchment) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

German tournament helmet of the mid-15th century. Jousting helm with engraved foliage. From Prince Karl Anton of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringens collection, Signaringen Kunstkammer

Jean Froissart presenting book to King Richard II
Jean Froissart presenting his book of Amours and Moralities to King Richard II. 1395

Jean Froissart reading to Gaston de Foix after supper
Jean Froissart reading from his Chronicles at the court of Gaston de Foix at Orthez, south-west France, after supper. 1388

Jean Froissart and Sir Espaing de Lyon on their way to the court of Gaston de Foix at Orthez, south-west France. 1388

Philip van Artevelde of Ghent addressing the people during the Flemish revolt against the French, as reported in Froissarts Chronicles. circa 1381

King Edward III and the Countess of Salisbury -- the origin of the Order of the Garter, as mentioned in Froissarts Chronicles. circa 1348

Three heralds with trumpets adorned with fleur-de-lis standards, 15th century. They wear small caps, short capes over short tunics, one with slashed sleeves, hose and long pointed shoes

Heralds or officers of arms, 15th century
Heralds or officers of arms, herauts ou officiers d armes, 15th century. They wear coats of arms with gold fleurs-de-lis and carry ensigns with the arms of France

Tabernacle in the Wilderness (engraving)
2812900 Tabernacle in the Wilderness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabernacle in the Wilderness)

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