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AFGHAN WAR, 1879. A subdivision of a mountain battery of the British Army. Line engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

ZULU WAR, 1879. Durban mounted volunteers setting out for the front in South Africa. Line engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

ZULU WAR: TRANSVaL, 1879. Camp of 13th and 90th British Regiments at Elands Neck, Transvaal border of Zululand. Line engraving, 1879

ZULU WAR: SOLDIERS, 1879. Embarkation of the 91st Highlanders at Southampton, England, bound for South Africa to fight in the Zulu War. Line engraving, 1879

CHINA: HONG KONG, 1860. The HMS Chesapeake practicing in Hong Kong harbor for war with the Kowloon Peninsula in 1860. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

CRIMEAN WAR: ODESSA, 1854. The boats of the British Fleet going to the French steamer Vauban to assist in extinguishing the fires caused by the red-hot shot fired from the Russian batteries during

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. Relief of Lucknow by Sir Henry Havelock. Contemoprary English steel engraving

BATTLE OF OMDURMAN, 1898. The first charge of Sudanese dervishes against the British at the Battle of Omdurman, 2 September 1898. Line engraving, 19th century

IMPERIAL DURBAR, 1877. Queen Victoria proclaimed Empress of India at the Imperial Durbar at Delhi in January 1877. Contemporary English engraving

LOUISBOURG SIEGE, 1758. The siege of the French fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, by the British under General Jeffrey Amherst in 1758. Line engraving, English, 1762

HONG KONG: VICTORIA HARBOR. Line engraving, English, 1858

WOLFE AT QUEBEC, 1759. A view of the taking of Quebec by the English forces commanded by General James Wolfe, 13 September 1759. Line engraving, English, 1760

ACADIAN EXPULSION, 1775. The Acadians driven into exile. The expulsion of the French settlers of Acadia, Canada, by the British in 1755. Color engraving, 19th century

CAPTURE OF QUEBEC, CANADA. The capture of Quebec by the English in 1629. Color engraving from Louis Hennepins New Discovery.... 1698

BRITISH IN INDIA, 1875. The entrance of the Prince of Wales into Baroda, India: wood engraving, English, 1875

CANADA: ACADIAN, 1755. The expulsion of the French settlers of Acadia by the British in 1755. Wood engraving, 19th century

BRITISH IN INDIA, 1792. The surrender of two sons of Tipu Sultan to Lord Cornwallis, 1792. Steel engraving, 19th century

CRIMEAN WAR: LIGHT BRIGADE. The Charge of the Light Cavalry Brigade at Balaklava, 25 October 1854. Wood engraving, 19th century

EGYPT: BRITISH OCCUPATION. British troops occupying Ismailia, Egypt, on the Suez Canal, in 1882. Contemporary English wood engraving

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. Attack of the Mutineers on the Redan Battery at Lucknow. Steel engraving, English, 1859

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. The relief of Lucknow by General Havelock. Steel engraving, English, 1859

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. Mutinous Sepoys dividing spoil. Steel engraving, English, 1859

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. Capture of the Guns by the Highlanders Before Cawnpore. Steel engraving, English, 1859

INDIA: SEPOY REBELLION, 1857. Mutineer Cavalry Attacking an Infantry Square at the Battle of Cawnpore. Steel engraving, English, 1859

SECOND BURMESE WAR, 1852. Explosion of the expense magazine, and destruction of the strong stockade, by a shell from the British squadron. Wood engraving, English, 1852

SECOND BURMESE WAR, 1852. The British elephant brigrade at Moulmein, Burma. Wood engraving, English, 1852

BURMA: DURBAR, 1886. The first grand durbar at Mandalay since the British annexations of 1886. Wood engraving, English, 1886

BURMA EXPEDITION, 1886. British forces battling Burmese insurgents (Dacoit) after the 1886 annexation. Wood engraving, English, 1886

THIRD BURMESE WAR, 1885. The Burma Expedition and deposition of King Theebaw by General Harry Prendergast of the British army at the end of the Third Burmese War. Wood engraving, English, 1885

BOER WAR, 1899. The son of British Field Marshal, Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Supreme Commander of the Boer War, fatally shot at Colenso, South Africa, 15 December 1899

BOER WAR, 1899. A Brush with the Enemy Before Colenso. British troops at Colenso, South Africa, in December 1899. Wood engraving after a drawing by F.A. Stewart, c1899

BOER WAR, 1899. Dublins and Inniskillings Across the Tugela. Irish and Scottish troops under fire while crossing the Tugela River, Natal, South Africa in December 1899

ROBERT CLIVE (1725-1774). Baron Clive of Plassey. British soldier and founder of the Empire of British India. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

NEW ZEALAND WARS, 1865. The surrender of the Maori chief, Wiremu Tamihana, to brigadier-general Carey in May 1865. Wood engraving, English, 1865

NEW ZEALAND WARS, 1864. Surrender of the Tauranga Natives at the Te Papa Station. Wood engraving, English, 1864

EDWARD J. EYRE (1815-1901). English explorer and colonial governor. Clapperton at the age of 52, shortly after his recall as the governor of Jamaica. Wood engraving, English, 1867

MAP: EUROPE IN ASIA. Map of Asia, English, c1935, emphasizing the territorial acquistitions of the Russian and British Empires up to 1914

David Hartley, English diplomat
David Hartley the Younger (1731-1813), English diplomat, Member of Parliament, and son of the philosopher David Hartley (1705-1757)

Naval engineering school, 19th century
Naval engineering school. Pupils training at the Royal Naval Engineering College, Keyham, Devonport, Devon, UK. This institution was established in 1880 to train engineering officers for the British

Mullaperiyar Dam, 19th century
Mullaperiyar Dam, 19th-century artwork. Known at the time as the Periyar Dam, this dam was built from 1887 across the Periyar River in the state of Kerala in southern India. It opened in 1895

Steam locomotives, early 20th century
Steam locomotives, early 20th-century artwork. Steam train technology spread rapidly around the world. These locomotives are from different countries

Gunboat on Nile rapids, 19th century
Gunboat on Nile rapids, 19th-century artwork. This is a British gunboat being handled by ropes as it negotiates rapids or cataracts on the Nile

The Great Exhibition of 1851, Hyde Park
The Great Exhibition of 1851. Artwork of the transept of The Great Exhibition, held in Hyde Park, London, England, from May to October 1851

WORLD WAR II: NORTH AFRICA. A British soldier aids a comrade while a fellow soldier mans a 6 pounder anti-tank gun during the British advance in Tripolitania region of North Africa, December 1942

Dockyard Terrace at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, Central America

Street sign at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, Central America

The Commissioners House from the Victualling Yard at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, Central America

Commissioners House and part of the old fort wall at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, Central America

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"The British Empire: A Global Legacy of Power and Influence" Step into the past with a captivating journey through the vast expanse of the British Empire. This 19th-century world map by Walter Crane unveils the sheer magnitude of this once-mighty empire, stretching across continents and oceans. Venturing down under to Victoria province in Australia during the 1800s, witness the imprint left by British colonization on distant shores. The resilience and determination of settlers shaped a thriving society amidst untamed landscapes. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters, an American cartoon from 1882, portrays England as an octopus of imperialism extending its reach across every continent. Symbolizing both awe and criticism, it reflects Britain's ambition to expand its dominion worldwide. Traveling southwards to Cape Colony in South Africa, explore a map that illuminates how British influence transformed this region into a vibrant part of their empire. Discover unknown creators who meticulously charted General Map of British South Africa in 1900. Imperial Federation comes alive through vivid color lithographs showcasing unity within diverse territories under one imperial umbrella. This vision aimed at strengthening bonds between colonies and motherland while preserving individual identities. Delve into an antique map depicting India—a jewel in Britain's crown—where centuries-old traditions intertwined with colonial rule. Witness Hong Kong street scenes from the late 1890s; bustling markets bear testament to cultural fusion brought about by imperial trade routes. Unearth stories from Australian Gold Rush prospectors who flocked to uncharted lands seeking fortune amid rugged terrains during the mid-1850s. Their indomitable spirit echoes throughout history as they shaped Australia's destiny against all odds. Glimpse tragedy amidst triumph as we witness The Death of General Gordon in Khartoum on January 26th, 1885—an event etched forever in our collective memory. It serves as a reminder that empires are not immune to loss and sacrifice.