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DON QUIXOTE & SANCHO PANZA. Don Quixote and Sancho Panza battered and robbed by a band of prisoners who turned on their liberators. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Queens Proclamation 1595
The Queens Proclamation against the Earl of Tyrone, Hugh O Neill for treason 1595 Date: 1595

Capture of John Andre
Capture of Major John Andre (1751-1780) by John Paulding (1758-1818) Date: 1780

Leonardo da Vinci artwork. Judass head artwork by the Italian artist, sculptor, architect, musician, engineer and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452- 1519)

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Alfred Dreyfus escorted to prison after being convicted of treason, Paris, 1895. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Guy Fawkes brought before King James I after discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, 1605. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Benedict Arnold committing treason by promising to deliver West Point to the British, 1780. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Capture of British agent John Andre and discovery of Benedict Arnolds treason, American Revolution. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Benedict Arnold escaping on horseback after his treason was discovered, 1780. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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General Benedict Arnold, with autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

General Christian De Wet
General De Wet was an elusive guerilla leader and raider of the British lines of communication in the Boer War. During World War One his name was linked to the traitor Maritz

Isabeau De Baviere 2
The triumphal entry of Isabeau de Baviere (Isabella of Bavaria) into Paris to marry the teenaged Charles VI - who, sadly, will go mad while she will become a traitor

Between two stools the Bottom goes to the Ground
George Tierney falls between two stools, a tattered Whig Stool and a smart Tory Stool. Amused and standing either side are Fox and Addington

Afghan Prison Cabul
Hadji Khan Kakur, an Afghan intriguer and (from one viewpoint at least) traitor, is imprisoned by the British at Cabul

ALCIBIADES (450 - 404 BC
ALCIBIADES Athenian general; though a friend of Socrates, he was dissolute in private and a traitor in his public life; assassinated by the Persians

Roger Casements Trial
Roger Casement looking remarkably relaxed during his trial for treason. He was found guilty and hanged as a traitor. Fellow traitor Julian Bailey is to his left

DUDLEY (1528-1589)
AMBROSE DUDLEY, 3rd Earl of Warwick. Imprisoned with his father and brother for trying to put Lady jane Grey on the throne. Died after gangrenous leg was amputated

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"Traitor: A Legacy of Betrayal and Deception" In the annals of history, the concept of a traitor has always struck fear into the hearts of nations. From ancient times to modern-day espionage, betrayal has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Propaganda posters with powerful slogans like "careless talk costs lives" remind us that even seemingly innocent conversations can have dire consequences. The specter of treason looms large in our minds as we recall infamous events such as Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plotters' failed attempt to blow up Parliament in 1605. The Kiss of Judas, depicted in a mosaic capturing scenes from the life of Christ, serves as a haunting reminder that treachery can come from those closest to us. Just like Benedict Arnold persuading Major John Andre to conceal plans within his boot during their fateful meeting in 1780, loyalty can be shattered by personal gain or misguided ideals. History is rife with examples like Donald Maclean, an English diplomat turned KGB spy who betrayed his country's secrets for decades. Such acts leave us questioning motives and trust within our own ranks. Inside the Tower of London, where countless traitors met their fate, we witness a chilling montage that speaks volumes about human frailty and moral ambiguity. Even legendary figures like Lancelot were not immune to madness brought on by guilt or disloyalty. The arrest of Guy Fawkes by Sir Thomas Knyvet stands as a testament to justice prevailing over treachery. But it also reminds us that vigilance is necessary to protect against those who would undermine stability and security. Not all betrayals occur on grand stages; sometimes they unfold quietly behind closed doors. Sir Walter Raleigh laying his cape over a puddle for Queen Elizabeth I may seem chivalrous at first glance but masks deeper intentions—political maneuvering driven by personal ambition.