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British ships attack the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand, 1828
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British ships attack the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand, 1828
3480382 British ships attack the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand, 1828; (add.info.: British ships attack the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand early 19th Century. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38163080
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1820s Dominion Of New Zealand Marlet New Zealand New Zealander New Zealanders North Island Polynesia Polynesians Polynesisch Coromandel Peninsula Lithos Litography
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This historic lithograph captures the intense moment when British ships launched an attack on the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand in 1828. The scene is filled with drama and action as the vessels navigate through turbulent waters, their cannons ready to unleash destruction upon their target.
The artist Marlet skillfully conveys the chaos of battle, with smoke billowing from the cannons and waves crashing against the rocky coastline. The sheer scale of the ships looming over the landscape serves as a stark reminder of colonial power and dominance.
This image offers a glimpse into a dark chapter of history, when European powers sought to expand their empires at any cost. The clash between cultures and civilizations is palpable in this depiction, highlighting the violence and conflict that marked this period of exploration and conquest.
As we reflect on this scene from nearly two centuries ago, it serves as a poignant reminder of the impact that colonialism had on indigenous peoples around the world. It prompts us to consider how these events continue to shape our present-day society and relationships between nations.
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