800 899 Collection (#7)

Peas and beans: Charlemagne at the Abbey of St Victor (chromolitho)
1094366 Peas and beans: Charlemagne at the Abbey of St Victor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peas and beans: Charlemagne at the Abbey of St Victor)

The Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid mingling with his people incognito (chromolitho)
1093674 The Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid mingling with his people incognito (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Female costume of the reign of Charles the Bald, King of the West Franks (coloured engraving)
960384 Female costume of the reign of Charles the Bald, King of the West Franks (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charlemagne, Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor (coloured engraving)
3646266 Charlemagne, Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne (742-814)

Death of Charlemagne, 814 (engraving)
3647815 Death of Charlemagne, 814 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Charlemagne, 814)

Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, 800 (engraving)
3647814 Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, 800 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, 800)

Einhard and Emma (engraving)
3647230 Einhard and Emma (engraving) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Einhard and Emma)

Count Odo defending Paris against the Normans, 886 (engraving)
3647215 Count Odo defending Paris against the Normans, 886 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Odo defending Paris against the Normans)

Treaty of Verdun, 843 (engraving)
3647212 Treaty of Verdun, 843 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Treaty of Verdun, 843)

Aachen Cathedral (engraving)
3647207 Aachen Cathedral (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aachen Cathedral. Illustration for Weltgeschichte Fur Das Volk by Otto von Corvin)

Meeting of the council of the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving)
3647197 Meeting of the council of the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Emperor Charlemagne (engraving)
3100839 The Emperor Charlemagne (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor Charlemagne (c742-814)

The Iron Crown of Lombardy (colour litho)
3100836 The Iron Crown of Lombardy (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Iron Crown of Lombardy. Kept in the Cathedral of Monza, Italy)

Champ de Mai Festival Under Charlemagne in the 9th Century (chromolitho)
735423 Champ de Mai Festival Under Charlemagne in the 9th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis II of France (chromolitho)
2817135 Louis II of France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis II of France (846-879)

Charlemagne at Ingelheim at the time of the grape harvest, 800 (chromolitho)
2782893 Charlemagne at Ingelheim at the time of the grape harvest, 800 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chef franc du neuvieme siecle (engraving)
5208584 Chef franc du neuvieme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chef franc du neuvieme siecle)

King Alfreds statue, Winchester, Hampshire (photo)
5996719 King Alfreds statue, Winchester, Hampshire (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfreds statue, Winchester, Hampshire)

Coming home of Neapolitan bride (engraving)
980547 Coming home of Neapolitan bride (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coming home of Neapolitan bride)

Carriage of a Frankish prince of the time of Charlemagne, 9th Century (colour litho)
3620653 Carriage of a Frankish prince of the time of Charlemagne, 9th Century (colour litho) by Heins, Armand Jean (1856-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis the Child, last Carolingian King of East Francia (engraving)
3647236 Louis the Child, last Carolingian King of East Francia (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis the Child (893-911)

Charlemagne teaching children at his court (engraving)
3647204 Charlemagne teaching children at his court (engraving) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne teaching children at his court)

The envoys of Caliph Harun al-Rashid bringing gifts to the Emperor Charlemagne, 802 (engraving)
3647193 The envoys of Caliph Harun al-Rashid bringing gifts to the Emperor Charlemagne, 802 (engraving) by Schwind, Moritz Ludwig von (1804-71); Private Collection; (add.info)

The peasant and his ass before the Caliph Harun al-Rashid (engraving)
3647183 The peasant and his ass before the Caliph Harun al-Rashid (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drinking session in Germany at the time of Charlemagne (chromolitho)
2782926 Drinking session in Germany at the time of Charlemagne (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Decorated letter C from Sintrams Evangelium longum, late 9th Century (colour litho)
3100841 Decorated letter C from Sintrams Evangelium longum, late 9th Century (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Hunenschans by the Uddelermeer, Gelderland, Netherlands (colour litho)
969061 View of the Hunenschans by the Uddelermeer, Gelderland, Netherlands (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Hunenschans)

Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, Rome, 800 (engraving)
969132 Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, Rome, 800 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor, Rome)

Election of Frederick I as Bishop of Utrecht, 817 (colour litho)
969060 Election of Frederick I as Bishop of Utrecht, 817 (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Election of Frederick I as Bishop of Utrecht, 817)

The coronation of Charlemagne (engraving)
969038 The coronation of Charlemagne (engraving) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The coronation of Charlemagne. Charlemagne became King of the Franks in 768)

Saxon ladies of the 9th and 10th Centuries (coloured engraving)
972853 Saxon ladies of the 9th and 10th Centuries (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saxon ladies of the 9th and 10th Centuries)

Banner of Charlemagne (chromolitho)
961356 Banner of Charlemagne (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banner of Charlemagne. Trade card, circa late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Frankish warriors of the time of Charlemagne (chromolitho)
1093529 Frankish warriors of the time of Charlemagne (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frankish warriors of the time of Charlemagne)

Louis II, Carolingian King of France from 877-879 (chromolitho)
668839 Louis II, Carolingian King of France from 877-879 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis II, Carolingian King of France from 877-879)

Rurik, founder of the Russian Empire, 862 (litho)
6014695 Rurik, founder of the Russian Empire, 862 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rurik (c830-879), founder of the Russian Empire, 862

The Emperor Charlemagne asked the bishop to send him two cases of the same cheese every year (engraving)
6029357 The Emperor Charlemagne asked the bishop to send him two cases of the same cheese every year (engraving) by French School

Statue of the Emperor Charlemagne, by Louis Rochet (engraving)
6029353 Statue of the Emperor Charlemagne, by Louis Rochet (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the Emperor Charlemagne, by Louis Rochet)

The Holy Roman Empire of Charlemagne (engraving)
6029352 The Holy Roman Empire of Charlemagne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Roman Empire of Charlemagne)

Objects from the ancient settlement of Dorestad, Netherlands (colour litho)
969018 Objects from the ancient settlement of Dorestad, Netherlands (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Objects from the ancient settlement of Dorestad)

Personages of distinction of the 9th and 10th Centuries (coloured engraving)
972849 Personages of distinction of the 9th and 10th Centuries (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dresses of the 9th and 10th Centuries (coloured engraving)
972848 Dresses of the 9th and 10th Centuries (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dresses of the 9th and 10th Centuries)

Louis I, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor (engraving)
969133 Louis I, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis I (778-840), King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor

Indian Architecture (engraving)
1099401 Indian Architecture (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian Architecture)

Boro Budur, Javas mammoth Buddist Shrine - one of the Worlds Architectural Marvels (colour photo)
3099419 Boro Budur, Javas mammoth Buddist Shrine - one of the Worlds Architectural Marvels (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boro Budur)

Charlemagne (colour litho)
1092325 Charlemagne (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne. Illustration for Le Genie de la France by J B J Champagnac (P C Lehuby)

Odo, King of Western Francia, at the Battle of Montfaucon, 888 (chromolitho)
1093826 Odo, King of Western Francia, at the Battle of Montfaucon, 888 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odo, King of Western Francia)

Egbert, King of Wessex (engraving)
981306 Egbert, King of Wessex (engraving) by Vertue, George (1684-1756) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egbert, King of Wessex (c769-839).); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Quarrel between Neapolitan women (engraving)
980548 Quarrel between Neapolitan women (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quarrel between Neapolitan women)

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"800 899: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of History" Step back in time to the late 9th century AD, where a double page from a Qur'an in kufic script mesmerizes with its intricate ink and color on parchment. This ancient relic serves as a testament to the enduring beauty and significance of religious texts throughout history. Emperor Charlemagne, known for his unwavering support for education and learning, graces our narrative as he visits a school. His patronage of scholars has earned him the title of the patron saint of schools, leaving an indelible mark on medieval education. Delve deeper into this era, and we encounter Pope John VIII, whose reign from 872-882 is brought to life through a captivating representation. The Middle Ages come alive once more with another pope, Nicholas I the Great (858-867), depicted in all his glory. These illustrations offer glimpses into the power dynamics within Vatican City during that time. The clanking sound of Danish soldiers clad in chain-mail suits echoes through history's corridors as they march forward in battle. Similarly, Anglo-Saxon soldiers don their armor proudly during the 9th and 10th centuries—a visual reminder of their strength and resilience. Amidst these tales of war and power struggles emerges serene artistry—a headstone depicting Buddha crafted between 800-830 stands as an embodiment of peace and enlightenment. Nearby stands a Nagaraja guardstone hewn from granite—an artifact that guards secrets lost to time but still resonates with spiritual significance. Witnessing an Anglo-Saxon king seated upon his throne transports us directly into their courtly world—their regal presence commanding respect even today. And when these kings take up arms alongside their equerries on tumultuous battlefields—history comes alive before our eyes—reminding us that valor knows no bounds or eras.