Autocratic Collection

Alexander III, Emperor of Russia, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1870 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Alexander III, Emperor of Russia, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1870 and 1886

The Empress Dowager Cixi with attendants in front of Paiyunmen, Summer Palace, Beijing, c
700708 The Empress Dowager Cixi with attendants in front of Paiyunmen, Summer Palace, Beijing, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Xun Ling (c.1880-1943); Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M

Tiddy-Doll, the Great French Gingerbread Maker, Drawing Out a New Batch of Kings
LMG144815 Tiddy-Doll, the Great French Gingerbread Maker, Drawing Out a New Batch of Kings. His Man, Hopping Talley, Mixing Up the Dough, pub

Dionysius, (c432-367 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Dionysius, (c432-367 BC), 1830. Dionysius I of Syracuse (c432-367 BC) Greek tyrant of Syracuse, in Sicily, egarded by the ancients as the worst kind of despot, cruel, suspicious and vindictive

Abd-ul-Aziz (1830-1876), Sultan of Turkey from 1861, c1871
Abd-ul-Aziz (1830-1876), Sultan of Turkey from 1861. At first a liberal and westernising Sultan, he later became autocratic

Napoleon at Tuileries
LE CONSULAT Napoleon, with fellow-Consuls Sieyes and Ducos, takes possession of the Tuileries and commences to wield autocratic power in France Date: November 1799

LOUVOIS
FRANCOIS MICHEL LE TELLIER marquis de LOUVOIS - autocratic French statesman who engineered the revocation of the Edit de Nantes and persecuted protestants

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"The Autocratic Reign: From Empress Dowager Cixi to Kim Il-sung" The Empress Dowager Cixi, surrounded by attendants, stands proudly in front of Paiyunmen at the majestic Summer Palace in Beijing. Tiddy-Doll, the Great French Gingerbread Maker, skillfully crafts a fresh batch of kings, symbolizing the autocratic power dynamics prevalent during that era. Dionysius, an ancient Greek ruler known for his tyrannical rule from 432-367 BC, is depicted in a mysterious artwork whose creator remains unknown. A captivating photograph captures the Sultan of Turkey during the late 19th century, showcasing the opulence and authority associated with autocracy. Abdul Hamid II emerges as a formidable figure in Turkish history as he assumes his role as Sultan during the late 19th century. Another striking image portrays Abdul Hamid II, last Sultan of Turkey before its transformation into a republic under Ataturk's leadership around 1920s. Abd-ul-Aziz takes center stage as Sultan of Turkey from 1861 onwards; initially embracing liberal ideals but later succumbing to autocratic tendencies. Napoleon Bonaparte's presence at Tuileries serves as a reminder of his autocratic reign over France and vast parts of Europe during early 19th century. Abd-ul-Aziz's portrait showcases him as an influential figure who attempted to modernize and westernize Turkey while still maintaining authoritarian control over his empire. 10 &11. Kim Il-sung looms large on North Korea's political landscape - a Korean communist leader who held absolute power for decades until his death in 1994.