Empires Collection

Map of Europe after the Peace of Tilsit in 1807, from A Short History of the
KW392529 Map of Europe after the Peace of Tilsit in 1807, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published 1893 (colour litho) by English School

Mr R. H. Gillespie, Managing Director, London Hippodrome
R. H. Gillespie, managing director of the London Hippodrome from 1919 and director of Moss Empires Ltd, caricatured by Nerman in The Tatler. Date: 1926

The Carolingian and Byzantine Empires and the Califate about 814 (colour litho)
6016339 The Carolingian and Byzantine Empires and the Califate about 814 (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

French map of territories controlled by the colonial empires in Africa, 1899
3480879 French map of territories controlled by the colonial empires in Africa, 1899; (add.info.: French map of territories controlled by the colonial empires in Africa 1899)

The Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78, map of the seat of war in Europe
3062101 The Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78, map of the seat of war in Europe.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

Ruins of the ancient city of Carchemish (Karkamis, Karkemish, Kargamis, Karkamisa, Karakamisa, Karikamisa, Gargamis) - an important ancient capital in the northern part of the region of Syria

Home-coming of general Buller
General Sir Redvers Henry Buller (December 1839 ?? June 1908) saying good bye at Lydenburg. He was a British Army officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross

Poster marking returning soldiers from the Boer war
Poster marking returning soldiers from the second Boer war ( 11 Oct 1899 ?? 31 May 1902) Also known as the Boer War, Anglo-Boer War, or South African War

China, Beijing, the Forbidden City, elevated view
Geographical Locations, Asia, China, Beijing, Forbidden City, Architecture, Buildings, Chinese, Courtyards, Dictatorships, Emperors, Empires, Far East, Oriental, Worshipping, White Background

India, Agra, Taj Mahal, front view
Geographical Locations, Asia, India, Agra, Taj Mahal, Facade, Architecture, Asian, Buildings, Domes, Empires, Indians, Luxurious, Masonry, Mausoleums, Mogul, Monuments, Seven Wonders of the World

Emperor Heraclius Slays the King of Persia, 1485-95 (tempera and oil on panel)
5861590 Emperor Heraclius Slays the King of Persia, 1485-95 (tempera and oil on panel) by Netherlandish School, (15th century); 67.6x54.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Heads of Two Empires, King Edward and the German Emperor in the Grand Hall at Friedrichshof (litho)
1593905 The Heads of Two Empires, King Edward and the German Emperor in the Grand Hall at Friedrichshof (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Roman and Hunnic Empires about 450 (colour litho)
6016323 The Roman and Hunnic Empires about 450 (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman and Hunnic Empires about 450)

Cappadocia Landscape
Goremi Master View Landscape. This is the Goremi Valley From A Distance. Goremi Valley is In The Cappadocia Region of Neveshir Province Turkey

Sketch of the great empires in the time of Charlemagne (engraving)
974073 Sketch of the great empires in the time of Charlemagne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketch of the great empires in the time of Charlemagne)

Blue Jackets to the Front (coloured engraving)
729488 Blue Jackets to the Front (coloured engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blue Jackets to the Front)

Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India (b / w photo)
3096281 Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India)

Bust of (Sir) Edward Moss
Marble bust of Mr. H. E. Moss of the London Hippodrome by Scottish sculptor William Birnie Rhind (mis-spelled here as Birone Rhind)

Mr H. E. Moss, managing director of the London Hippodrome
Sir Horace Edward Moss (1852 - 1912), British theatre impresario and the founder, chairman and joint managing director of the Moss Empires Ltd

Battle of Waterloo in 1814 (chromolitho)
724799 Battle of Waterloo in 1814 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Waterloo in 1814)

In the region north of Monastir, an enemy airplane, forced to land, was taken... (colour litho)
2777609 In the region north of Monastir, an enemy airplane, forced to land, was taken... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Treaty of San Stefano, signing for peace treaty between Turkey and Russia, cartoon showing Bismarck, Minister President of Prussia at the time trying to control the winds " confound the easterly

Passage of the Berezina in 1812 (chromolitho)
724798 Passage of the Berezina in 1812 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passage of the Berezina in 1812)

Map of Colonial Africa, from a school book, published in 1911 (colour litho)
CHT176827 Map of Colonial Africa, from a school book, published in 1911 (colour litho) by Lacoste, Charles (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mesopotamia - A Happy New Year, 1919 (chromolitho)
731732 Mesopotamia - A Happy New Year, 1919 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mesopotamia - A Happy New Year, 1919)

Caricature of Giuseppe Garibaldi empting a boot (Italy) full of crowns
2960098 Caricature of Giuseppe Garibaldi empting a boot (Italy) full of crowns, by Litografia Perrotta (colour litho) by Italian School

The Chinese Question (litho)
1606270 The Chinese Question (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 July 1898)

With the China Squadron in the East (engraving)
1050252 With the China Squadron in the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the China Squadron in the East)

The Siege of Pondicherry, 1761 (engraving)
954589 The Siege of Pondicherry, 1761 (engraving) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: The 1760-1761 Siege of Pondicherry was a conflict in the Third Carnatic War)

Belisarius (engraving)
964810 Belisarius (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belisarius. General of the Byzantine Empire (circa 500 - 565 AD)

A Nautical Map, detail of the Gran Turco, 1564 (colour litho)
955466 A Nautical Map, detail of the Gran Turco, 1564 (colour litho) by Maggiolo, Giacomo (16th Century); Biblioteca Civica Bertoliana, Vicenza, Italy; Alinari

Algerian tirailleur (chromolitho)
961367 Algerian tirailleur (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Algerian tirailleur)

Sir Horace Edward Moss (1852 - 1912), British theatre impresario and the founder, chairman and joint managing director of the Moss Empires Ltd

Maya Civilization. Ball game
Maya Civilization. Mesoamerican ballgame. Litography

Map of Europe after the Peace of Luneville, 1801, from A Short History of the
KW392528 Map of Europe after the Peace of Luneville, 1801, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published 1893 (colour litho) by English School

Map showing the relation of the Median and second Babylonian (Chaldaean) Empires. From A Short History of the World, published c.1936

Map of the world showing the extent of the British Empire in 1886. The Empires territories are marked in red. The map was included as a supplement in the July 24

Promotion slide for the movie, closer my god to thee

Cartouche allegory Jewish history Title page
Cartouche with allegory on Jewish history Title page for: Kornelis Westerbaen, General histori, 1743, The Jewish virgin is besieged by three soldiers. In the background the destruction of Rome

Charles V in the siege of Metz, 1552-1553. Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza. Academia General Militar (General Military Academy)

Orteliuss map of The New World, 1603
Orteliuss map of The New World. This map of the Americas is from the 1603 edition of Theatrum orbis terrarum (Theatre of the World)

Mongol Empire. Court of Gengis Khan. Illustration
" Mongol Empire. Court of Gengis Khan. Illustration from the " History of the Mongols". Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris. National Library."

Holy Roman Empire (16th c. ). Imperial crown of
Holy Roman Empire (16th c.). Imperial crown of Rudolf II of Habsburg. CZECH Rep.. Prague. National Library of the Czech Republic

Advertisement, Birmingham Empire Theatre, Moss Empires Ltd, Managing Director R H Gillespie. Showing Pierrot and Columbine taking a bow. 1926

Edmund Allenby, 1st Viscount Allenby
Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby, 1st Viscount Allenby (1861 - 1936), English soldier and British Imperial Governor. He fought in the Second Boer War

The London Hippodrome - exterior
Promotional postcard of the exterior of the London Hippodrome.The London Hippodrome was opened in 1900, designed by Frank Matcham for Moss Empires and built for 250

Fokker F28 4000 of Empires N110UR at La Guardia, 17 Oct 1984

The Empires of Persia and of Alexander the Great
A map of the Persian Empire about 500BC, and the Empire of Alexander the Great in 323 BC, as envisaged in 1899 AD. The battle field of Gaugamela

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Empires: A Journey Through Time" Step into a captivating world where empires rise and fall, leaving behind indelible imprints on history. Explore the Map of Europe after the Peace of Tilsit in 1807, witnessing the aftermath of political negotiations that shaped nations. Marvel at the Ruins of the ancient city of Carchemish, a testament to civilizations long gone but not forgotten. Feel the patriotic fervor as you witness the Home-coming of General Buller, a triumphant moment for soldiers returning from battle. Admire the Poster marking returning soldiers from the Boer war, honoring their sacrifice and bravery. Immerse yourself in ancient cultures with glimpses into Maya Civilization's Ball game - an intriguing blend of sport and ritual. Stand amidst The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Advertisement, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship that adorned emperors' courts. Embark on an Eastern odyssey as you gaze upon China's Forbidden City from an elevated view - its grandeur echoing tales of imperial power. Be awestruck by India's Taj Mahal in all its front-view glory; a symbol of love immortalized through architectural brilliance. Witness historical turning points like Charles V in siege at Metz or Emperor Heraclius slaying Persia's King - moments etched forever in artistry and valor. Finally, marvel at The Heads of Two Empires lithograph capturing King Edward and German Emperor united under one roof; diplomacy bridging divides. In this tapestry woven with threads from across time and continents, we glimpse humanity's pursuit for power, legacy, conquests, love stories intertwined with triumphs and tragedies alike. These snapshots remind us that empires may rise only to crumble eventually – yet their legacies endure within our collective memory.