Imperialism Collection (page 3)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

French cartoon depicting events surrounding diplomatic efforts to convene the Algeciras Conference of 1906 took place
5617195 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

English soldiers fighting in Transvaal. Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902
CUL4892087 English soldiers fighting in Transvaal. Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902. by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: English soldiers fighting in Transvaal)

History of England (C19th). Colonization (1880). Bahama selling pineapples. English colony in New Providence Island
CUL4855793 History of England (C19th). Colonization (1880). Bahama selling pineapples. English colony in New Providence Island

The Boxer Rebellion in chia: the Allied Forces bombing Fort Taku (June 17th 1900) (prin)
CUL4855655 The Boxer Rebellion in chia: the Allied Forces bombing Fort Taku (June 17th 1900) (prin); Photo © JBP/AIC

MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; POZO, Jose del (18th century). Detail
CUL4862828 MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; POZO, Jose del (18th century). Detail. Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; BRAMBILA, Fernando (1763-1834). Painter
CUL4862659 MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; BRAMBILA, Fernando (1763-1834). Painter. Malaspina Expedition. Philippines (1792). Village of Zamboanga

A tram conductor in conversation with passengers, 1896
3480833 A tram conductor in conversation with passengers, 1896; (add.info.: Cartoon satire on British colonial ambitions in Egypt, 1896.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French wounded evacuated by sea after France annexed Madagascar, 1896
3480821 French wounded evacuated by sea after France annexed Madagascar, 1896; (add.info.: French wounded evacuated by sea after France annexed Madagascar)

Natives in the Pacific Region from Voyage au pole sud et dans l'Oceanie
2911082 Natives in the Pacific Region from Voyage au pole sud et dans l'Oceanie; (add.info.: 1842 Illustration of natives in the Pacific Region from Voyage au pole sud et dans)

1835 The battle of Mascara, Algeria. The rebel stronghold was destroyed by the French
5304784 1835 The battle of Mascara, Algeria. The rebel stronghold was destroyed by the French. In 1830, Algeria was invaded by France. French colonial domination over Algeria

The Emperor of China sitting on a throne talking with a wise minister, seeking the advice of Confucius, 1898
1577299 The Emperor of China sitting on a throne talking with a wise minister, seeking the advice of Confucius, 1898; (add.info.: An unforeseen emergency by Udo Keppler, 1872-1956, artist, 1898)

Engraving of the Return of Lord Roberts, 1901
1576510 Engraving of the Return of Lord Roberts, 1901; (add.info.: Engraving of Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832 - 1914) returning to his reception at Cowes, Isle of Wight

Engraving of Princess Henry of Battenberg Receiving Lord Roberts, 1901
1576509 Engraving of Princess Henry of Battenberg Receiving Lord Roberts, 1901; (add.info.: Engraving of Princess Henry of Battenberg, also known as Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom)

Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Highlanders capturing the muntineers guns at Cawnpore, 16 July 1857
530549 Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Highlanders capturing the muntineers guns at Cawnpore, 16 July 1857. Wood engraving c.1895; Universal History Archive/UIG

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul)
530488 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul). Gatling gun bastion making ready to repel attack by the Ghazis, 23 December 1879

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan
530479 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan, April 1842. General Robert Sale united with his wife and daughter

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat
530476 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: William McNaghten (1793-1841) British diplomat, orientalist and colonial administrator: instigated interventionist policy in Afghanistan

The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho)
8655642 The First Shot: scene on board a Japanese battleship going into action (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Shot)

End of the First Sino-Japanese War, 1895 (litho)
8655641 End of the First Sino-Japanese War, 1895 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse (litho)
8655636 Interior of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Japanese battleship Hatsuse)

Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655631 Japanese shells striking the Russian cruiser Varyag, Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Japanese shell striking the Russian cruiser Varyag at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho)
8655629 Japanese shell striking the Russian cruiser Varyag at the Battle of Chemulpo Bay, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Nanshan, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655602 Battle of Nanshan, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Nanshan, Russo-Japanese War, 1904)

Russian soldiers retreating by train, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655596 Russian soldiers retreating by train, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian soldiers retreating by train)

Attack on the Russian fleet in Port Arthur by Japanese torpedo boats, 1904 (litho)
8655589 Attack on the Russian fleet in Port Arthur by Japanese torpedo boats, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aleksey Kuropatkin, Russian general and Minister of War (litho)
8655583 Aleksey Kuropatkin, Russian general and Minister of War (litho) by Koekkoek, Hermanus Willem (1867-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aleksey Kuropatkin (1848-1925)

Japanese observation balloon over Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655575 Japanese observation balloon over Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655572 Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Surrender of a Russian officer at the Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655570 Surrender of a Russian officer at the Battle of Shaho, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British fishing boats fired on by the Russian Baltic Fleet in the North Sea, 1904 (litho)
8655569 British fishing boats fired on by the Russian Baltic Fleet in the North Sea, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Admiral Togo's reception in Tokyo after defeating the Russians at the Battle of Tsushima, 1905 (litho)
8655564 Admiral Togo's reception in Tokyo after defeating the Russians at the Battle of Tsushima, 1905 (litho) by English School

Yokohama decorated with flags celebrating the Japanese victory at the Battle of Tsushima, Russo-Japanese War
8655563 Yokohama decorated with flags celebrating the Japanese victory at the Battle of Tsushima, Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Peace negotiations to end the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (b/w photo)
8655555 Peace negotiations to end the Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russian Cossacks charging the Japanese, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (litho)
8655546 Russian Cossacks charging the Japanese, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russian and Japanese soldiers fraternising on New Year's Day, Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (litho)
8655536 Russian and Japanese soldiers fraternising on New Year's Day, Russo-Japanese War, 1905 (litho) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655528 Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian officer holding Japanese soldiers at bay)

Japanese general Nogi Maresuke and his staff taking lunch, Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (b/w photo)
8655527 Japanese general Nogi Maresuke and his staff taking lunch, Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho)
8663989 Battle of Pyongyang, 1894 (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Pyongyang, Korea, First Sino-Japanese War, 1894)

Railways and telegraphs of the world, the creation of the nineteenth century (colour litho)
8634778 Railways and telegraphs of the world, the creation of the nineteenth century (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spain. War of Africa (1859-1860). The trech service at night (engraving)
CUL4936344 Spain. War of Africa (1859-1860). The trech service at night (engraving); (add.info.: Donostia. San Telmo Museum); AIC

French illustration characterising Russia pillaging Poland. 1905
5617200 French illustration characterising Russia pillaging Poland. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; BRAMBILA, Fernando (1763-1834). Painter
CUL4862936 MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; BRAMBILA, Fernando (1763-1834). Painter. Australia (18th c.). English colony of New South Wales

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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.