Cassells Illustrated Universal History Collection (page 7)

Charles Edward Stuart, The Young Pretender. c1750, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Charles Edward Stuart, The " Young Pretender". c1750, (1890). Charles Edward Stuart (1720-1788), best remembered for his role in the 1745 Jacobite uprising

The Gardens of the Palais Royal, Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Gardens of the Palais Royal, Paris, 1890. Former royal palace located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, personal residence of Cardinal Richelieu

The Last Charge at Waterloo, (1815), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Last Charge at Waterloo, (1815), 1890. Fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815. A French army under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated by two armies of the Seventh Coalition

Prince Charles Edwards Parliament, (c1745), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Prince Charles Edwards Parliament, (c1745), 1890. Charles Edward Stuart (1720-1788), best remembered for his role in the 1745 Jacobite uprising

The Palace of the Mogul Emperors, Delhi, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Palace of the Mogul Emperors, Delhi, 1890. The Red Fort in Delhi was the main residence of emperors of the Mughal dynasty until 1856 and was built in 1639 by Emperor Shah Jahan

Sir Robert Walpole, c1710-1720, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Sir Robert Walpole, c1710-1720, (1890). Robert Walpole (1676- 1745) British statesman generally regarded as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain

Penns Treaty with the Indians, 1682, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Penns Treaty with the Indians, 1682, (1890). William Penn (1644-1718) early Quaker, and founder of North American colony of Pennsylvania

Capture of Andrew Hofer (1810), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Capture of Andrew Hofer (1810), 1890. Andreas Hofer ( 1767-1810) Austrian freedom fighter who raised a rebellion against French and Bavarian occupation during the Napoleonic wars

The Duke of Wellington, c1800-1810, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Duke of Wellington, c1800-1810, (1890). Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769 -1852) British soldier and Tory statesman served twice as Prime Minister

View at the Mouth of the Hooghly, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View at the Mouth of the Hooghly, 1890. The Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganges River in West Bengal, from which the East India company sailed into Bengal to establish their trade settlement

Penns House, Second Street, Philadelphia, c1687-1689, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Penns House, Second Street, Philadelphia, c1687-1689, (1890). Residence of William Penn (1644-1718) early Quaker, and founder of North American colony of Pennsylvania, built c1687-1689

Notre Dame, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Notre Dame, 1890. Notre Dame medieval Catholic cathedral on Ile de la Cite, 4th arrondissement of Paris. Construction began in 1160 under Bishop Maurice de Sully From " Cassells Illustrated

The Battle of Zurich, (1799), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Zurich, (1799), 1890. During the French Revolutionary Wars there were two battles of Zurich, in June and September 1799, the French army in Switzerland was led by Andre Massena

Luther and Melanchthon, c1500-1520, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Luther and Melanchthon, c1500-1520, (1890). Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) was a German Lutheran reformer and collaborator with Martin Luther, (1483-1546) in the Protestant Reformation

The Battle of the Pyramids, (1798), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of the Pyramids, (1798), 1890. The Battle of the Pyramids on 21st July 1798. The French army, under Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt, wiping out almost the entire Egyptian Mamluk army

Lord Nelson, c1797, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Lord Nelson, c1797, (1890). Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) British flag officer in the Royal Navy, noted for his leadership, strategy, and unconventional tactics

Turin, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Turin, 1890. Turin, located on the western bank of the Po River, from 1563, it was the capital of the Duchy of Savoy and was annexed by the French Empire in 1802

Napoleon Bonaparte, c1800-1810, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon Bonaparte, c1800-1810, (1890). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) French statesman and military leader, prominent during the French Revolution and the French Revolutionary Wars

The Palais De Luxembourg, Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Palais De Luxembourg, Paris, 1890. Luxembourg Palace built 1615-1645 to designs of Salomon de Brosse as a royal residence for Marie de Medici

The Battle of Valmy, 1792, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Valmy, 1792, (1890). Battle of Valmy on 20 September 1792. A major victory by the French army during the French Revolutionary Wars

First Singing of the Marseillaise by Rouget De Lisle, (1792), 1890
First Singing of the " Marseillaise" by Rouget De Lisle, (1792), 1890. La Marseillaise was written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle (1760-1836)

Radetsky After the Victory at Novara (1849), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Radetsky After the Victory at Novara (1849), 1890. The Battle of Novara, one of the battles fought between the Austrian Empire

Sitting of the Parliament of Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Sitting of the Parliament of Paris, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol. IV - Modern History", by Edmund Ollier

Abdication of Napoleon Bonaparte, (1815), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Abdication of Napoleon Bonaparte, (1815), 1890. On 6 April 1814 at Fontainebleau and after defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon was forced to abdicate

Tippoo Saib, c1790, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Tippoo Saib, c1790, (1890). Tipu Sultan (1750-1799) ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, deployed rockets against British forces and their allies during the Anglo-Mysore Wars

Charge of Highlanders at Seringapatam, (1799), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Charge of Highlanders at Seringapatam, (1799), 1890. The Siege of Seringapatam (5 April-4 May 1799) in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore

Marie Antoinette Taking Leave of the Mother, (1770), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Marie Antoinette Taking Leave of the Mother, (1770), 1890. Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) last Queen of France before the French Revolution leaving her mother Empress Maria Theresia to become Dauphine

Declaration of the Independence of the United States, (1776), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Declaration of the Independence of the United States, (1776), 1890. United States Declaration of Independence, 1776 at Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall) in Philadelphia

Frederick the Great, c1760-1770, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Frederick the Great, c1760-1770, (1890). Frederick the Great (1712-1786) ruled Prussia from 1740-1786, as a Hohenzollern king, his accomplishments included military victories

Peter the Great, c1710-1720, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Peter the Great, c1710-1720, (1890). Peter the Great (1672-1725) Russian Tsar who replaced traditional and medieval practices with more modern, scientific

Map of North America, Illustrating the American War of Independence, c1785, (1890). The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)

The Battle of Leipzig, (1813), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Leipzig, (1813), 1890. Battle of Leipzig fought between 16-19 October 1813, between an alliance of Russia, Prussia, Austria, and Sweden

Mirabeau, c1770, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Mirabeau, c1770, (1890). Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791) a leader in the early stages of the French Revolution and successful orator

Luthers House, Wittenberg, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Luthers House, Wittenberg, 1890. Lutherhaus built 1504 as part of the University of Wittenberg, was home to Martin Luther, (1483-1546) of the Protestant Reformation for most of his adult life

Hyder Ali, c1750, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Hyder Ali, c1750, (1890). Hyder Ali (c1720-1782) Sultan of the Kingdom of Mysore who offered strong resistance against military advances of the British East India Company during the First

Bridge of St. Angelo, Rome, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Bridge of St. Angelo, Rome, 1890. Ponte Sant Angelo, a travertine marble bridge spanning the Tiber in Rome completed in 134 AD by Emperor Hadrian

Cosmo De Medici, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cosmo De Medici, 1890. Cosimo di Giovanni de Medici (1389-1464), Italian banker and politician, the first member of the Medici rulers of Florence during much of the Italian Renaissance

The Market Square, Wittenberg, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Market Square, Wittenberg, 1890. Wittenberg in Saxony-Anhalt on the River Elbe, famous for connection with Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation

Martin Luther, c1520-1530, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Martin Luther, c1520-1530, (1890). Martin Luther, (1483-1546) German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and figure of the Protestant Reformation

The Saracens Leaving Narbonne, Restored to the Franks, (737AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Saracens Leaving Narbonne, Restored to the Franks, ( (737AD), 1890. The Saracens defeated by Charlemagne in 737AD. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Francis I, c1520-1540, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Francis I, c1520-1540, (1890). Francis I of France (1494-1547) King of France from 1515 until his death in 1547 the ninth king from the House of Valois and a patron of the arts

The Cathedral and Leaning Tower, Pisa, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Cathedral and Leaning Tower, Pisa, 1890. Pisa Cathedral begun in 1063 by architect Buscheto and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral on Piazza dei Miracoli

Death of Julian the Apostate, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Death of Julian the Apostate, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Versailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of Germany, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Versailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of GermanyVersailles, 1871: Proclaiming King William Emperor of Germany, 1890

Julian the Apostate, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Julian the Apostate, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The Fountain of Cybele, Madrid, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Fountain of Cybele, Madrid, 1890. The Fountain of Cybele, an iconic symbol for the city of Madrid, shows Cybele, Roman goddess of fertility, on a chariot drawn by two lions

View in Milan, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View in Milan, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Vision of the Cross at Saxa Rubra, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Vision of the Cross at Saxa Rubra, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

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"Cassell's Illustrated Universal History: A Journey Through Time" Step into the fascinating world of history with "Cassell's Illustrated Universal History, " a captivating collection of images that transport you to significant moments in time. This diverse compilation takes you on an enthralling visual journey, showcasing pivotal events and influential figures from various eras. In 1890, an unknown creator beautifully depicted the Submission of Henry IV at Canossa (1077), capturing the intense emotions surrounding this historic event. Witnessing The Florentines Renouncing The Vanities By Order of Savonarola reveals a powerful scene where societal norms are challenged under religious authority. The Siege of Silistria (1854) unfolds before your eyes as brave soldiers defend their fortress against relentless attacks. Cardinal Wolsey, portrayed in the 1500s, showcases his commanding presence and political prowess during a turbulent era. Marvel at the intricate architecture displayed in East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi (1890), transporting you to ancient India. King Alfred (1890) stands tall as he embodies wisdom and resilience while shaping England's destiny. Nero's Torches - Burning of Christians at Rome (1890) sheds light on a dark chapter in history when persecution reigned supreme. An intriguing encounter between Octavian and Cleopatra offers insight into their complex relationship amidst political intrigue. Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem (1890) provide glimpses into sacred spaces that hold profound significance for countless believers worldwide. The Battle of Plassey (1757) illustrates how one clash forever altered India's fate under British rule. A Map depicting Charlemagne's Kingdom serves as a valuable tool to understand Europe during his reign—an empire built upon conquests and cultural exchange. Lastly, mourn Roland's tragic demise at Roncesvalles (778 AD), immortalized by an unknown artist who captures both the heroism and sorrow of this legendary figure.