Cartoon, Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis

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Cartoon, Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis

Cartoon, Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis, or, the Vessel of the Constitution steered clear of the Rock of Democracy, and the Whirlpool of Arbitrary Power, by James Gillray. Showing Britannia and the Prime Minister, William Pitt, in a sailing boat. Date: 1793. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © The Sharp Illustration Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library

Media ID 14230211

1790s 1793 Britannia Charybdis Clear Constitution Criticism Democracy Equality Gillray Justice Liberty Minister Pitt Power Prime Satire Satirical Scylla Steered Whirlpool

Framed Prints of Cartoon, Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis

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