City Collection (#9)

A child Protestor at the I Count climate change rally in London
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Aerial view of Pernambucos northern coastline, Brazil (S. Atlantic)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Map of Brazil. Country outline with 10 largest cities including Brasilia, capital city

Battersea Power Station EPW059348
EPW059348 ENGLAND (1938). Battersea Power Station, Victoria Bridge and the city, Nine Elms, from the south-east, 1938

Night panoramic view of the French city, Arles on the River Rhône at night.

Tallahassee, Florida Miccosukee street scenic canopy road with nobody during day with southern live oak trees vertical view

France. Carriers of hay. Facsimile of an engraving from 1528
France. Carriers of hay. Facsimile of an engraving from Les ordonnances royaux sur le faict et jurisdiction de la prevoste des marchands et eschevinage de la ville de Paris, Paris, 1528

France. Measurement of grain in Paris. Facsimile
France. Measurement of grain in Paris

Lion trainers and sellers in Constantinople. Facsimile after a woodcut from La cosmographie universelle by Andre Thevet (1516-1590), published in Paris in 1575

Paris, France. Hotel des Ursins. View of the north
Paris, France. Hotel des Ursins. Built in the 14th century. It was restored in the 16th century. View of the north facade in the late 18th century. Engraving

Bourgeois of Ghent in ceremonial costume, kneeling at the church. Engraving based on a stained glass window of a chapel in the city, 15th century

The Danube horsemen. Votive tablet. Marble. 2nd-3rd
Marble votive tablet depicting the Danube horsemen. 2nd-3rd centuries AD. From Lom (ancient Roman city of Almus), Montana region, Bulgaria. National Archaeological Museum. Sofia. Bulgaria.

Head of Hermes. 2nd century AD. From Serdica. Bulgaria
Head of Hermes. Probably a bigger part of a slab with face in high relief. 2nd century AD. From Serdica. National Archaeological Museum. Sofia. Bulgaria.

Head of Hermes. 2nd century AD. From Serdica. Bulgaria
Head of Hermes. Probably a bigger part of a slab with face in high relief. 2nd century AD. From Serdica. National Archaeological Museum. Sofia. Bulgaria.

Athena. Head of a marble statue. 2nd century AD. From the ancient city of Philippi, Greece. National Archaeological Museum. Sofia. Bulgaria.

France. Paris Commune. Versailles troops enter
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). France. Central post office, installed in the Gallery of Battles of the Palace of Versailles. Drawing by Miranda. Engraving by Ricord

France. Paris Commune. Barricades and artillery
France. Paris Commune. Popular revolutionary movement that took power in Paris from 18 March to 28 May 1871, during the Franco-Prussian War

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). On 1 March 1871, the Prussian army entered Paris in a symbolic manner, although the troops subsequently left the city. The last German in Paris. Engraving

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). On 1 March 1871, the Prussian army entered Paris in a symbolic manner, although the troops subsequently left the city. Germans leave the city. Drawing by Garcia

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). On 1 March 1871 the Prussian army entered Paris in a symbolic manner, although the troops subsequently left the city. Parade of German troops on the Champs Elysees

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). The central fresh food market in Paris (Les Halles) as the first provisions arrive. Drawing by Miranda

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Entry of the Germans into the Fort Mont-Valerien. Drawing by Miranda. Engraving by Capuz

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Battle of Chateaudun (18 October 1870)

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Mont-Valerien during the besiege. Engraving

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Meat market in Paris. Engraving

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Selestat (Schlettstadt) by Prussian troops. Bombardment of the Alsatian town in October 1870. Engraving

Franco-German War (1870-1871). France. Arrest of Napoleon III spies in Paris. Engraving. Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume II

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). English residents leaving Paris. Engraving

Franco-Prussian War. Siege of Paris (19 September)
Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Paris mail balloon. Engraving

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Exterior view
Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). During the war, the city of Bordeaux temporarily (from 8 February to 20 March 1871) became the seat of the French government

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Horse market during the siege of the city by the Prussians. Engraving

Franco-Prussian War. Siege of Paris (19 September)
Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Fall of a mail balloon within German lines. Engraving by Capuz

Occupation of Rome by troops of the Kingdom of
Unification of Italy. Capture of Rome. Occupation of Rome by troops of the Kingdom of Italy led by General Raffaele Cadorna on 20 September 1870. Engraving

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Municipal elections of 5 November 1870 held in Paris during the siege. Drawing by Miranda

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Entrance to the dispatch of horse meat during the siege by the Prussians. Engraving

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Second Battle of Orleans (3-4 December 1870). The Prussians defeated the French, recapturing the city of Orleans

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Arrival of a homing pigeon in Paris during the siege. Engraving

Roman Forum. Engraving by Leonce Lhuillier

Rhodes. Engraving by Leonce Lhuillier
Island of Rhodes. Rhodes. Engraving by Leonce Lhuillier

Greece. Corinth, Port of Kenkries. Engraving by Aubert

Miletus. Engraving by Aubert

Ephesus. Engraving by Aubert

Sidon. Engraving by Aubert

Tyre (currently in Lebanese territory). Engraving by Aubert

Babylon. Engraving by Aubert

Ancient Mesopotamia. Nineveh. Panoramic view of
Ancient Mesopotamia. Nineveh (near the present-day Mosul, Iraq). Panoramic view of the city alongside the Tigris River. Engraving by Aubert

Egypt. Pyramids from the banks of the Nile. Site were the ancient city of Memphis stood. Engraving by Emile Rouargue

Mount Lebanon. Cedars. Engraving by Ransonnette

Panoramic view of Mount Lebanon. Engraving by Ransonnette

Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee. Engraving by Rouargue
Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee. Engraving by Emile Rouargue

Bethlehem. General view. Engraving by Aubert

Nazareth. General view of the city. Engraving by Aubert
Samaria. Ruins of the city in the mountainous region of ancient Canaan. Engraving by Aubert

Nazareth. General view of the city. Engraving by Aubert

Jericho. General view. Engraving by Aubert

Jerusalem. Valley of Josaphat. Engraving by Aubert

Jerusalem. Garden of Olives. Engraving by Aubert

Jerusalem. View from St Stephen's Gate, traditionally known as the Pool of Bethesda. Engraving by Emile Rouargue

Jerusalem. Vaulted street. Engraving by Rouargue
Jerusalem. Vaulted street. Engraving by Emile Rouargue

Jerusalem. Interior of the Golden Gate, the oldest entrance to the walls of the Old City. Engraving by Emile Rouargue

Bethlehem. Shrine of the Nativity. Engraving by Rouargue
Bethlehem. Shrine of the Nativity. Engraving by Emile Rouargue

Jerusalem. Tomb of Jesus Christ. Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Engraving by Emile Rouargue

Jerusalem. Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Engraving by Emile Rouargue

Ashkelon. Engraving by Ransonnette

Jerusalem. View of a city street. Entrance to the Mount of Temple. Engraving by Ransonnette

Jaffa. General view of the city. Engraving by Ransonnette
Jaffa. General view of the port city on the Mediterranean coast. Engraving by Ransonnette

Siege of Barcelona in 1472. Carried out by
Iberian Peninsula. Catalan Civil War (1462-1472)

Catalan Civil War (1462-1472). Conflict between
Iberian Peninsula. Catalan Civil War (1462-1472)

Iberian Peninsula. Catalan Civil War (1462-1472)

Count of Urgell's revolt (1413-1414). Military
Count of Urgell's revolt (1413-1414)

War of the Two Peters (1356-1369). Conflict between King Peter I of Castile (1334-1369) and King Peter IV of Aragon (1319-1387). Battle of Barcelona (1359)

The troops of Peter the Ceremonious (1319-1387)
Peter IV of Aragon (1319-1387), the Ceremonious

Battle of Mislata (9 December 1348). King Peter
Battle of Mislata (9 December 1348). The troops of Peter the Ceremonious (1319-1387) fought against the Valencian Unionists, defeating them and taking the city of Valencia

The Bordeaux Challenge, 1283. Peter III of Aragon
The Bordeaux Challenge. On December 1282 Charles of Anjou (1227-1285) challenged Peter III of Aragon (1240-1285) to a duel

Siege of Gerona (Girona) (27 June to 10 September)
Siege of Gerona (Girona) (27 June to 10 September 1285)

Conquest of Valencia. On 9 October 1238 King James
James I the Conqueror (1208-1276). Count of Barcelona and King of Aragon (1213-1276), Valencia (1239-1276) and Majorca (1229-1276). Conquest of Valencia

Conquest of Valencia. King James I (1208-1276)
James I the Conqueror (1208-1276). Count of Barcelona and King of Aragon (1213-1276), Valencia (1239-1276) and Majorca (1229-1276). Conquest of Valencia

Conquest of Valencia. James I (1208-1276) before
James I the Conqueror (1208-1276). Count of Barcelona and King of Aragon (1213-1276), Valencia (1239-1276) and Majorca (1229-1276). Conquest of Valencia. James I before the walls of Valencia

Iberian Peninsula. Catalan Civil War (1462-1472)

Jacquerie (28 May to 10 August 1358). Called by
Jacquerie (28 May to 10 August 1358). Charles II of Navarre (1332-1387), known as Charles the Bad. King of Navarre (1349-1387)

Seville, Andalusia, Spain. Torre del Oro (Tower)
Seville, Andalusia, Spain. Torre del Oro (Tower of Gold). Engraving by Harley. Glorias Espanolas (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.

Al-Andalus. Period of civil war between the Umayyad
Iberian Peninsula. Al-Andalus. Sulayman al-Musta'in or Sulayman ibn al-Hakam (d. 1016). Fifth Umayyad caliph of the Caliphate of Cordoba (1009-1010) and (1013-1016)

Iberian Peninsula. On 24 October 1149 the governor
Iberian Peninsula. Ramon Berenguer IV (1113-1162). Count of Barcelona (1131-1162). Ermengol VI (1096-1154). Count of Urgel (1102-1154)

Iberian Peninsula. Siege of Barcelona, 801. Frankish
Iberian Peninsula. Siege of Barcelona in 801. Louis the Pious (778-840) began the conquest of the Muslim-held city of Barcelona

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