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Imperialism Collection (page 2)

"Imperialism: A Global Phenomenon Shaped by Power and Ambition" The world map, adorned with the vast empires of yesteryears

Background imageImperialism Collection: King Emperor's Hunt in India, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

King Emperor's Hunt in India, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
King Emperor's Hunt in India, 1911. Shows George V of England, who traveled to India in December 1911 to be installed as King-Emperor of India, on a hunting trip in Nepal, December 1911.

Background imageImperialism Collection: Surrender of the New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, to Brigadier-General Carey, 1865

Surrender of the New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, to Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Surrender of the New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, to Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Major Tupper. 'Thompson, with twenty-five followers, came galloping forward

Background imageImperialism Collection: The New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, negotiating with Brigadier-General Carey, 1865

The New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, negotiating with Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, negotiating with Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Major Tupper

Background imageImperialism Collection: Telegraph map of the Eastern World, 1865. Creator: John Dower

Telegraph map of the Eastern World, 1865. Creator: John Dower
Telegraph map of the Eastern World, 1865. Map showing '...the progress of telegraphic communication from England in the directions of India, China

Background imageImperialism Collection: Prizes and Prize-Winners of the Calcutta Volunteer Rifle Matches at Barrackpore, 1865

Prizes and Prize-Winners of the Calcutta Volunteer Rifle Matches at Barrackpore, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Prizes and Prize-Winners of the Calcutta Volunteer Rifle Matches at Barrackpore, [India], 1865. Participants in '...competitive trials in skill as marksmen...The gentlemen grouped around this

Background imageImperialism Collection: Opening of the Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Opening of the Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore, [India], 1864. The exhibition '...was opened by Sir Robert Montgomery, K.C.B., the Lieutenant-Governor of the province

Background imageImperialism Collection: The Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore: interior of the building, 1864

The Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore: interior of the building, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Punjaub Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Lahore: interior of the building, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs

Background imageImperialism Collection: Camel-carriage used by the Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjaub, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Camel-carriage used by the Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjaub, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Camel-carriage used by the Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjaub, [India], 1864. Engraving from a photograph by 'Messrs. Howard, Shepherd, and Bourne, of Calcutta, taken at Government House

Background imageImperialism Collection: Laying the first stone of the Lucknow Memorial, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Laying the first stone of the Lucknow Memorial, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the first stone of the Lucknow Memorial, [Lucknow, India], 1864. Engraving of a photograph, of '...the scene on Saturday, the 2nd of January

Background imageImperialism Collection: Two-storied third-class carriage on the Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway, 1864

Two-storied third-class carriage on the Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Two-storied third-class carriage on the Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Railway, 1864. [This type of carriage] '...was first tried in the early part of the year 1862

Background imageImperialism Collection: Barracks for British troops in course of erection at Yokohama...by our special artist in Japan

Barracks for British troops in course of erection at Yokohama...by our special artist in Japan, 1864 Creator: Unknown
Barracks for British troops in course of erection at Yokohama - from a sketch by our special artist in Japan, 1864. 'We engrave...[a] sketch taken by Mr

Background imageImperialism Collection: Lieutenant-Colonel Edward St. John Neale, C.B., the British Chargé d'Affaires in Japan, 1864

Lieutenant-Colonel Edward St. John Neale, C.B., the British Chargé d'Affaires in Japan, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant-Colonel Edward St. John Neale, C.B., the British Charge d'Affaires in Japan, 1864. 'Colonel Neale...has just brought our differences with the Japanese authorities to a satisfactory

Background imageImperialism Collection: The cricket-match between Madras and Calcutta: the Madras Eleven, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The cricket-match between Madras and Calcutta: the Madras Eleven, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The cricket-match between Madras and Calcutta: the Madras Eleven, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. B. Smith, of the '...portraits of eleven members of the Madras Cricket Club who lately

Background imageImperialism Collection: Police guard of the British Legation at Pekin, 1864. Creator: Frederick John Skill

Police guard of the British Legation at Pekin, 1864. Creator: Frederick John Skill
Police guard of the British Legation at Pekin, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by John and Charles Watkins, of '...the costume and appearance of a party of men

Background imageImperialism Collection: French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference

French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place
5617194 French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place in Algeciras, Spain, and lasted from 16 January to 7 April

Background imageImperialism Collection: French cartoon depicting the Kaiser Wilhelm II trespassing into Morocco

French cartoon depicting the Kaiser Wilhelm II trespassing into Morocco. The Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place in
5617192 French cartoon depicting the Kaiser Wilhelm II trespassing into Morocco. The Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place in Algeciras, Spain, and lasted from 16 January to 7 April

Background imageImperialism Collection: French illustration symbolising Anglo-French rivalry in Africa 1904

French illustration symbolising Anglo-French rivalry in Africa 1904
5617172 French illustration symbolising Anglo-French rivalry in Africa 1904; (add.info.: 02/02/1904); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageImperialism Collection: Sign posts in Jerusalem, indicating Jaffa, Ramleh, Bethlehem

Sign posts in Jerusalem, indicating Jaffa, Ramleh, Bethlehem, Hebron and speed limit warnings of 8 miles per hour in
DGC418697 Sign posts in Jerusalem, indicating Jaffa, Ramleh, Bethlehem, Hebron and speed limit warnings of 8 miles per hour in four languages (English, French, Arabic and Hebrew)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Anatoly Stoessel, Russian general and commander of the defence of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War

Anatoly Stoessel, Russian general and commander of the defence of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655566 Anatoly Stoessel, Russian general and commander of the defence of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Begg

Background imageImperialism Collection: Tsar Nicholas II receiving a delegation of workers after riots in St Petersburg, 1905 (litho)

Tsar Nicholas II receiving a delegation of workers after riots in St Petersburg, 1905 (litho)
8655541 Tsar Nicholas II receiving a delegation of workers after riots in St Petersburg, 1905 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImperialism Collection: The carnage at Shushan Hill, Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)

The carnage at Shushan Hill, Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655534 The carnage at Shushan Hill, Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Russian retreat after the Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)

Russian retreat after the Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655532 Russian retreat after the Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian retreat after the Battle of Liaoyang)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Hunger in Japan caused by the Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)

Hunger in Japan caused by the Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655574 Hunger in Japan caused by the Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunger in Japan caused by the Russo-Japanese War, 1904)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Result of the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (litho)

Result of the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (litho)
8655561 Result of the Treaty of Portsmouth ending the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Admiral Togo arriving in Tokyo after defeating the Russians at the Battle of Tsushima

Admiral Togo arriving in Tokyo after defeating the Russians at the Battle of Tsushima, 1905 (b/w photo)
8655653 Admiral Togo arriving in Tokyo after defeating the Russians at the Battle of Tsushima, 1905 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageImperialism Collection: Orthodox priest leading Russian troops into battle, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)

Orthodox priest leading Russian troops into battle, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655650 Orthodox priest leading Russian troops into battle, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Sinking of the Jingyuan at the Battle of the Yalu River, 1894 (litho)

Sinking of the Jingyuan at the Battle of the Yalu River, 1894 (litho)
8655649 Sinking of the Jingyuan at the Battle of the Yalu River, 1894 (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Russian troops marching through St Petersburg on their way to fight in the Russo-Japanese War

Russian troops marching through St Petersburg on their way to fight in the Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655638 Russian troops marching through St Petersburg on their way to fight in the Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Scott

Background imageImperialism Collection: Manchurian bandits attacking Russian officials (litho)

Manchurian bandits attacking Russian officials (litho)
8655633 Manchurian bandits attacking Russian officials (litho) by Koekkoek, Hermanus Willem (1867-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchurian bandits attacking Russian officials)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Askold, Battle of Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)

Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Askold, Battle of Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)
8655623 Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Askold, Battle of Port Arthur, 1904 (litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)

Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)
8655621 Japanese attempt to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Sinking of the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk, 1904 (litho)

Sinking of the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk, 1904 (litho)
8655620 Sinking of the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinking of the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Second attempt by the Japanese to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)

Second attempt by the Japanese to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho)
8655617 Second attempt by the Japanese to block the entrance to Port Arthur, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Russian artillery battery under Japanese fire, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)

Russian artillery battery under Japanese fire, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655607 Russian artillery battery under Japanese fire, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Spain (19th c.). Spanish soldier of the colonial army. Etching. SPAIN

Spain (19th c.). Spanish soldier of the colonial army. Etching. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid
CUL4879058 Spain (19th c.). Spanish soldier of the colonial army. Etching. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library; Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Background imageImperialism Collection: England (C19th). Colonization (1880). The life of the gold diggers in Australia

England (C19th). Colonization (1880). The life of the gold diggers in Australia
CUL4855867 England (C19th). Colonization (1880). The life of the gold diggers in Australia. English colony of Botany Bay (founded in 1788)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Australia (1880). The life of the gold diggers in Botany Bay (founded in 1788). Engraving

Australia (1880). The life of the gold diggers in Botany Bay (founded in 1788). Engraving. Private Collection
CUL4855824 Australia (1880). The life of the gold diggers in Botany Bay (founded in 1788). Engraving. Private Collection by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Australia (1880)

Background imageImperialism Collection: England (19th century). Colonization. India. The new regiments of Burmah

England (19th century). Colonization. India. The new regiments of Burmah. Taking oath to new recruits. Engraving
CUL4856396 England (19th century). Colonization. India. The new regiments of Burmah. Taking oath to new recruits. Engraving. Private Collection by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: England (19th century)

Background imageImperialism Collection: CHAMPLAIN, Samuel of (1567-1635). English navigator, cartographer, draughtsman, soldier and explorer

CHAMPLAIN, Samuel of (1567-1635). English navigator, cartographer, draughtsman, soldier and explorer
CUL4849810 CHAMPLAIN, Samuel of (1567-1635). English navigator, cartographer, draughtsman, soldier and explorer. He founded New France and Quebec City on July 3, 1608

Background imageImperialism Collection: Philippines (1899). Protest in Manila. (engraving)

Philippines (1899). Protest in Manila. (engraving)
CUL4891993 Philippines (1899). Protest in Manila. (engraving) by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Philippines (1899). Protest in Manila.); Photo © HILL/AIC

Background imageImperialism Collection: French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa, 1895

French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa, 1895
3480322 French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa, 1895; (add.info.: French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa (Tanzania) 1895

Background imageImperialism Collection: French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa, 1895

French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa, 1895
3480232 French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa, 1895; (add.info.: French and German Soldiers meet at the border in German East Africa (Tanzania) 1895

Background imageImperialism Collection: Crispi's jacket, 1850

Crispi's jacket, 1850
3480832 Crispi's jacket, 1850; (add.info.: Crispi's jacket'. Cartoon satire on the humiliating result of Italy's colonial ambitions in Ethiopia. La veste a Crispi)

Background imageImperialism Collection: French map of territories controlled by the colonial empires in Africa, 1899

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)

Background imageImperialism Collection: Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Lt. De Kantzow at Mynpooree holding the mutineering 9th

Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Lt. De Kantzow at Mynpooree holding the mutineering 9th Sepoys at bay for three
530551 Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Lt. De Kantzow at Mynpooree holding the mutineering 9th Sepoys at bay for three hours until rescued by an influential Indian

Background imageImperialism Collection: Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): British troops reconnoitring in mountains between Cabul valley

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): British troops reconnoitring in mountains between Cabul valley
530485 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): British troops reconnoitring in mountains between Cabul valley and plain of Jellalabad. Wood engraving February 1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageImperialism Collection: German Emperor William II, 1898

German Emperor William II, 1898
1574156 German Emperor William II, 1898; (add.info.: Print by Udo Keppler, (1872-1956), shows William II, German Emperor, full-length portrait, standing among papers, looking puzzled

Background imageImperialism Collection: French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference

French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place
5617196 French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place in Algeciras, Spain, and lasted from 16 January to 7 April




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"Imperialism: A Global Phenomenon Shaped by Power and Ambition" The world map, adorned with the vast empires of yesteryears, reminds us of the complex history of imperialism. From the Death to World Imperialism poster created in 1919 by Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor to Stonehenge's Longest Day, Wiltshire witnessed both ancient rituals and imperial conquests. The Treaty of Waitangi stands as a symbol of British colonial expansion into New Zealand, while the British Empire Marketing Board's Takoradi Harbour poster showcases their ambitious efforts to expand trade routes across the globe. Examining a British Empire Map from 1902 reveals an intricate web spanning continents, illustrating how imperialism extended its reach far and wide. The Zulu War Britannia in 1879 exemplifies one chapter in this narrative where Britain sought dominance over African territories. Edward VIII's hunting escapades capture a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by those at the helm of imperial power. His encounters with Patailas and visits to Nepal demonstrate how imperialism intertwined with diplomacy and exploration during his reign. As we reflect on World War I, it becomes evident that imperialism played a significant role in shaping global conflicts. It fueled rivalries between nations vying for control over colonies and resources, leaving lasting scars on countless lives. Imperialism is not merely confined to historical events; it continues to shape our present-day world. Understanding its complexities helps us navigate through contemporary challenges arising from past legacies. Whether through grand empires or subtle influences exerted over time, it has left an indelible mark on human history. Exploring these hints - be it through art depicting resistance like Moor's poster or examining maps showcasing territorial ambitions - allows us to unravel this multifaceted phenomenon that shaped our world.