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"Treve: Moments of Peace and Surrender in History" Step into the past and witness moments of treve, or truce, that shaped history

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Treve Collection: Threave Castle - Galloway, Scotland
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Treve Collection: General Robert E. Lee (1807-70) surrenders to General Ulysses S
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Treve Collection: A friendly chat with the enemy, the Christmas Day Truce of 1914 (b / w photo)
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Treve Collection: The Christmas Day Truce of 1914, published 1915 (litho) (b / w photo)
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Treve Collection: General Robert E. Lee (1807-70) surrenders to General Ulysses S
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Treve Collection: The bombardment of Copenhagen by the British forces and
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Treve Collection: Surrender of Lee (litho)
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Treve Collection: Some of Our Enemies, The Christmas Day Truce of 1914 (b / w photo)
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Treve Collection: Moment of intervention by the papal legate, Giulio Mazarini (1602-61
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Treve Collection: Events in the Transvaal: Summons to the English, front cover of Le Petit Journal
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Treve Collection: The Christmas Day Truce of 1914, published 1915 (litho) (b / w photo)
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Treve Collection: The Nursery! with Britannia reposing in Peace, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802
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Treve Collection: The Christmas Day Truce of 1914, from The Year 1915
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Treve Collection: A Truce, 1912
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Treve Collection: Meeting between Claudius Civilis and the commander of the Roman Army
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Treve Collection: The Nursery; with Britannia reposing in Peace, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving)
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Treve Collection: Flag of Truce after Surprise Hill, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith
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Treve Collection: James Buchanan, President of the United States, inducing the hostile tribes of
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Treve Collection: The Entrance into Belfort of the German Commander Bearing the Flag of Truce, 4th November 1870
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Treve Collection: Evacuation of the French Territory by the Prussians, 16th September 1873 (coloured
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Treve Collection: The Japanese ministers I-Tso and Mou-Tsou discuss with the Chinese envoy Ri-Ko-Sho
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Treve Collection: Jacques Cartier (1491-1557) Discovering the St

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"Treve: Moments of Peace and Surrender in History" Step into the past and witness moments of treve, or truce, that shaped history. From the imposing Threave Castle in Galloway, Scotland to the executions in Staromestske Square, Prague in 1621, these events left an indelible mark on our collective memory. In a black and white photo frozen in time, General Robert E. Lee surrenders to General Ulysses S. Grant during the American Civil War. A symbol of reconciliation amidst conflict. But it was not just generals who embraced treve. In a heartwarming scene captured during World War I's Christmas Day Truce of 1914, soldiers from opposing sides engage in a friendly chat amidst the trenches. The power of humanity transcending boundaries. Published as lithographs later on, these images immortalize another aspect - when enemies put down their weapons for a brief moment to celebrate Christmas together. These photographs serve as poignant reminders that even amidst war's chaos, compassion can prevail. The surrender continues its presence throughout history; depicted through engravings and lithos alike. Whether it be General Robert E. Lee bowing before his adversary or British forces bombarding Copenhagen – each surrender holds significance within its context. Not all instances were born out of warfare though; sometimes peace came through diplomatic interventions like Giulio Mazarini's intervention at crucial moments or summons issued by Le Petit Journal during events unfolding in Transvaal. These glimpses into history remind us that even amid strife and conflict there are moments where peace prevails - where enemies become friends if only for a short while.