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Governance Collection

Governance, a concept deeply rooted in history and civilization, has shaped the course of nations and societies throughout time

Background imageGovernance Collection: King Alfred the Great of England

King Alfred the Great of England
Statue of King Alfred the Great of England (born 849, ruled 871-899). King Alfreds reign is remembered for the formulation of a code of ethics and a rebirth of religious and scholarly activity

Background imageGovernance Collection: Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-1460

Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-1460. Creator: Anon
Payment of Salaries to the Night Watchmen in the Camera del Comune of Siena, 1440-1460

Background imageGovernance Collection: The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21)

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21)
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). D- Hernan Cortes appoints ordinary mayors of the town, E- La Malinche makes the Totonac understand who Cortes is. Detail

Background imageGovernance Collection: Page from the manuscript Fuero Juzgo (vellum)

Page from the manuscript Fuero Juzgo (vellum)
IND351686 Page from the manuscript Fuero Juzgo (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

Background imageGovernance Collection: Simon Eyre in the Robes of a City of London Alderman, c. 1450 (w / c on paper)

Simon Eyre in the Robes of a City of London Alderman, c. 1450 (w / c on paper)
GHL13101 Simon Eyre in the Robes of a City of London Alderman, c.1450 (w/c on paper) by Leigh, Roger (fl.1450); 36x24 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageGovernance Collection: Proclamation of the Colony of Bay Islands

Proclamation of the Colony of Bay Islands
The British gained violent control of the Bay Islands from Honduras in 1838, but did little about any formalities or governance until March 1852

Background imageGovernance Collection: Do Not Poke the Fire with a Sword [fol. 20 recto], c. 1512 / 1515. Creator: Unknown

Do Not Poke the Fire with a Sword [fol. 20 recto], c. 1512 / 1515. Creator: Unknown
Do Not Poke the Fire with a Sword [fol. 20 recto], c. 1512/1515

Background imageGovernance Collection: Speak Not Against the Sun and 'Do Not Make Water Facing the Sun'[fol

Speak Not Against the Sun and "Do Not Make Water Facing the Sun"[fol
Speak Not Against the Sun and " Do Not Make Water Facing the Sun" [fol. 39 recto], c. 1512/1515

Background imageGovernance Collection: Always Have the Bedclothes Folded up [fol. 41 recto], c. 1512 / 1515. Creator: Unknown

Always Have the Bedclothes Folded up [fol. 41 recto], c. 1512 / 1515. Creator: Unknown
Always Have the Bedclothes Folded up [fol. 41 recto], c. 1512/1515

Background imageGovernance Collection: Turn Your Body as You Worship [fol. 37 verso], c. 1512 / 1515. Creator: Unknown

Turn Your Body as You Worship [fol. 37 verso], c. 1512 / 1515. Creator: Unknown
Turn Your Body as You Worship [fol. 37 verso], c. 1512/1515

Background imageGovernance Collection: Feed Not Things That Have Sharp Claws [fol. 38 recto], 1512 / 1514. Creator: Unknown

Feed Not Things That Have Sharp Claws [fol. 38 recto], 1512 / 1514. Creator: Unknown
Feed Not Things That Have Sharp Claws [fol. 38 recto], 1512/1514

Background imageGovernance Collection: The Statue of Opportunity, a Passer-by, and Remorse [fol. 8r], c. 1512 / 1515

The Statue of Opportunity, a Passer-by, and Remorse [fol. 8r], c. 1512 / 1515
The Statue of Opportunity, a Passer-by, and Remorse [fol. 8r], c. 1512/1515

Background imageGovernance Collection: Turn aside the Sharp Sword [fol. 44 recto], c. 1512 / 1515. Creator: Unknown

Turn aside the Sharp Sword [fol. 44 recto], c. 1512 / 1515. Creator: Unknown
Turn aside the Sharp Sword [fol. 44 recto], c. 1512/1515

Background imageGovernance Collection: Do Not Have Swallows under the Same Roof [fol. 40 recto], c. 1512 / 1514. Creator: Unknown

Do Not Have Swallows under the Same Roof [fol. 40 recto], c. 1512 / 1514. Creator: Unknown
Do Not Have Swallows under the Same Roof [fol. 40 recto], c. 1512/1514

Background imageGovernance Collection: An Ape in Purple with a Sick Man, a Good Man, and a Miser [fol. 36 verso], c. 1512 / 1515

An Ape in Purple with a Sick Man, a Good Man, and a Miser [fol. 36 verso], c. 1512 / 1515
An Ape in Purple with a Sick Man, a Good Man, and a Miser [fol. 36 verso], c. 1512/1515

Background imageGovernance Collection: Do Not Walk outside the Public Highway [fol. 35 recto], c. 1512 / 1515. Creator: Unknown

Do Not Walk outside the Public Highway [fol. 35 recto], c. 1512 / 1515. Creator: Unknown
Do Not Walk outside the Public Highway [fol. 35 recto], c. 1512/1515

Background imageGovernance Collection: The Statue of Opportunity and the Passer-by [fol. 8 recto], c. 1512 / 1515

The Statue of Opportunity and the Passer-by [fol. 8 recto], c. 1512 / 1515
The Statue of Opportunity and the Passer-by [fol. 8 recto], c. 1512/1515

Background imageGovernance Collection: Do Not Eat Your Heart out [fol. 22 recto], c. 1512 / 1515. Creator: Unknown

Do Not Eat Your Heart out [fol. 22 recto], c. 1512 / 1515. Creator: Unknown
Do Not Eat Your Heart out [fol. 22 recto], c. 1512/1515

Background imageGovernance Collection: Do Not Turn Back When You Arrive at the End [fol. 26 verso / 27 recto], 1512 / 1514

Do Not Turn Back When You Arrive at the End [fol. 26 verso / 27 recto], 1512 / 1514
Do Not Turn Back When You Arrive at the End [fol. 26 verso / 27 recto], 1512/1514

Background imageGovernance Collection: Obliterate the Trace of the Pot in the Ashes [fol. 32 verso / 33 recto], c. 1512 / 1515

Obliterate the Trace of the Pot in the Ashes [fol. 32 verso / 33 recto], c. 1512 / 1515
Obliterate the Trace of the Pot in the Ashes [fol. 32 verso / 33 recto], c. 1512/1515

Background imageGovernance Collection: The Calumny of Apelles [fol. 6 recto], 1512 / 1514. Creator: Unknown

The Calumny of Apelles [fol. 6 recto], 1512 / 1514. Creator: Unknown
The Calumny of Apelles [fol. 6 recto], 1512/1514

Background imageGovernance Collection: Credulity Preparing to Nurse the Mother of Hope [fol. 18 verso], c. 1512 / 1515

Credulity Preparing to Nurse the Mother of Hope [fol. 18 verso], c. 1512 / 1515
Credulity Preparing to Nurse the Mother of Hope [fol. 18 verso], c. 1512/1515

Background imageGovernance Collection: Do Not Eat Beans [fol. 25 recto], 1512 / 1514. Creator: Unknown

Do Not Eat Beans [fol. 25 recto], 1512 / 1514. Creator: Unknown
Do Not Eat Beans [fol. 25 recto], 1512/1514

Background imageGovernance Collection: A Fool Feeding Flowers to Swine [fol. 42 recto], c. 1512 / 1515. Creator: Unknown

A Fool Feeding Flowers to Swine [fol. 42 recto], c. 1512 / 1515. Creator: Unknown
A Fool Feeding Flowers to Swine [fol. 42 recto], c. 1512/1515

Background imageGovernance Collection: Do Not Make Water on Clippings from Nails or Hair [fol. 30 recto], c. 1512 / 1515

Do Not Make Water on Clippings from Nails or Hair [fol. 30 recto], c. 1512 / 1515
Do Not Make Water on Clippings from Nails or Hair [fol. 30 recto], c. 1512/1515

Background imageGovernance Collection: A Courtier Standing Between Covetousness and Dissimulation [fol. 14 recto], 1512 / 1514

A Courtier Standing Between Covetousness and Dissimulation [fol. 14 recto], 1512 / 1514
A Courtier Standing Between Covetousness and Dissimulation [fol. 14 recto], 1512/1514

Background imageGovernance Collection: The General Election - Intelligent Voters

The General Election - Intelligent Voters
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - Intelligent Voters. A mild satire as a bunch of working class rural yokels of Mudford take great interest in the finest small print of a prospective

Background imageGovernance Collection: The General Election - The Candidates Vision

The General Election - The Candidates Vision
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - The Candidates Vision. The glorious reception given to Josh Binks M.P. 1908

Background imageGovernance Collection: The General Election - Village Politicians

The General Election - Village Politicians
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - Village Politicians. A local candidate giving a speech to the assembled clientelle at the local rural boozer... 1908

Background imageGovernance Collection: The General Election - True Blue

The General Election - True Blue
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - True Blue. A Candidate takes a few local yokels out for a ride in his carriage to show solidarity with the common man voter... 1908

Background imageGovernance Collection: The General Election - Free Fooders

The General Election - Free Fooders
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - Free Fooders. Candidates at a hustings face the warth of the electorate and also face a barrage of eggs and vegeatbles

Background imageGovernance Collection: The General Election - An Enthusiastic Supporter

The General Election - An Enthusiastic Supporter
Comic Postcard series - The General Election - An Enthusiastic Supporter rolling-in after a hearty session of seemingly liquid-based campaigning!! 1908

Background imageGovernance Collection: House Of Lords Interior Westminster Governance

House Of Lords Interior Westminster Governance
House of Lords. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageGovernance Collection: JGM11613WT159

JGM11613WT159
The Washington Monument at Eakins Oval looks toward City Hall in Philadelphia

Background imageGovernance Collection: JGM11513WT208

JGM11513WT208
A view down Pennsylvania Avenue at night towards the Capitol Building in Washington DC

Background imageGovernance Collection: JGM11513WT206

JGM11513WT206
The White House in Washington DC

Background imageGovernance Collection: John Locke, English philosopher

John Locke, English philosopher
John Locke (1632-1704), English philosopher. Lockes early years lecturing at Oxford University were followed by fifteen years in France, where he met most of Europes leading scientists and thinkers

Background imageGovernance Collection: The Earth held by a human hand

The Earth held by a human hand
Earth held by a human hand. Conceptual composite image of the control humans have over the Earth


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Governance, a concept deeply rooted in history and civilization, has shaped the course of nations and societies throughout time. From the reign of King Alfred the Great of England to the conquest of Mexico in 1519-21, various forms have emerged, leaving their imprints on vellum manuscripts like Fuero Juzgo. In medieval England, King Alfred's rule exemplified strong leadership and just governance. His wisdom guided his kingdom through turbulent times, earning him the title "the Great. " Similarly, during the conquest of Mexico by Spanish conquistadors led by Hernán Cortés, governance played a pivotal role in shaping new territories and establishing colonial rule. The manuscript Fuero Juzgo serves as a testament to how laws were codified to ensure fair governance during that era. It reflects society's need for structure and order amidst changing times. Moving forward in time, we encounter Simon Eyre depicted in robes symbolizing his position as an alderman in London around 1450. This image represents local governance within cities - individuals entrusted with decision-making power for their communities' well-being. Governance extends beyond political realms; it encompasses cultural norms too. Manuscripts such as "Do Not Poke the Fire with a Sword" caution against reckless actions while "Speak Not Against the Sun" emphasizes respect for authority figures or traditions. Even seemingly mundane aspects like bedclothes folded up or turning one's body while worshiping reflect societal values ingrained into daily life – discipline and reverence towards customs upheld by those who govern. Furthermore, "Feed Not Things That Have Sharp Claws" advises against engaging with dangerous entities metaphorically or literally – an allegory reminding us to exercise caution when dealing with potential threats under any form of governance. Artistic depictions like "The Statue of Opportunity" highlight how opportunities arise but can be fleeting if not seized promptly—a reminder that effective governance requires seizing moments when they present themselves rather than hesitating.