Imperialism Collection (#55)

PHILLIPPINES: COLONIALISM. An American officer at the Manila Army and Navy Club, built, 1911, by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Photograph, c1912

CARTOON: IMPERIALISM, 1884. Getting a Lift! or, The Grand Old Man of the (Red) Sea. British cartoon showing Major-General Charles George Gordon carrying British responsibility into Khartoum, Sudan

View Of Calcutta From The Esplanade
Drawing entitled View of Calcutta from the Esplanade, Calcutta, India, 1850s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Proud Joseph Chamberlain astride his High Horse, flying the flag for Imperialism and Fiscal Reform, whilst trampling his Radical political opponents

Robert Henry Sale (1782-1845) English general. Mortally wounded at Battle of Mudkhi (Moodkee) 18 December 1845, when Sikhs defeated by British under General Gough. Engraving

Lieutenant-General Garnet Wolseley (later Viscount Wolseley) 1833-1913, directing battle of Tel-el-Kebir, 13 September 1882 at end of Egyptian expedition crushing Arabi Pashas revolt

English grandee rides in an Indian procession. Company Style (East India Company), Indian 1825-1830. Gouache

Beginning of conquest of Siberia. Cossacks under Jermak Timofejew attacking army of Khan Kutschuma on the River Irtysch 1580. Oleograph c1900

British troops parading on the Esplanade, Calcutta, India. Mid-19th century steel engraving

Indian Mutiny 1857-1859, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or the Great War of Independence. First relief of Lucknow by General Henry Havelock 15 September 1857. Engraving

Warren Hastings (1721-1818) English administrator in India. Impeached at bar of House of Lords 1788, acquitted 1795. Stipple engraving

Benjamin Disraeli offering the crown of India to Queen Victoria. She was proclaimed Empress of India on l May 1876. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch London 15 April 1876

Indian (Sepoy) Mutiny, also known as the Sepoy Mutininy or the Great War of Independence: Siege of Delhi: Colonel Campbells troops storming the Cashmere Gate after engineers had blown it up

Tippoo Sultan (1749-99) Sultan of Mysore, slain at fall of Seringapatam, 6 February 1799. English forces led by General George Harris (1746-1829). Engraving

Robert Clive, Baron Clive of Plassey (1725-74) English soldier and colonial administrator in India. Engraving

Charles Edward Cornwallis (1738-1805) first Marquis and second Earl Cornwallis. English soldier. Commander of the British forces during the American War of Independence, surrendered at Yorktown 1781

Neptune raising James Cook (1723-79) English navigator, explorer and hydrographer to immortality, and Fame writing his name in the book of history

Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) British Liberal statesman. Chamberlain, as Secretary of State for the Colonies, visiting South Africa

Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902) British-born South African prime minister, empire builder, financier and statesman. South African gold fields: Kimberley diamond mines

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-42: British army passing through Meyden valley on march from Meyden to Urghundee. From J Atkinson Sketches in Afghanistan London 1842. Hand-coloured lithograph

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-42: Dost Mohammed Khan surrendering to William MacNaghten (1793-1841) taking his morning ride outside Cabul (Kabul). MacNaghten shot by Akbar Khan 23 December 1841

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842. British army under canvas at Roree on the Indus. From J Atkinson Sketches in Afghanistan London 1842. Hand-coloured lithograph

First Anglo-Afghan 1838-1842: Bazaar at Cabul (Kabul) during fruit season. Veiled women on right. Refreshment stall on left. From J Atkinson Sketches in Afghanistan London 1842

Robert Clive (1725-1774) Clive of India. English soldier and colonial administrator (foreground) and a Major Skey. Etching by John Kay 1798

Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett (1849-1902) English Conservative politician born in America. Member of Parliament for Eye, Suffolk (1880-1885) and Sheffield Ecclesall (1885-1902)

Second Boer War, also called the South African War and the Anglo-Boer War. On the way to relieve Mafeking on 17 May 1900. Royal Artillery gunners firing pom-poms against the Boers during the action

Cetawayo or Cetewayo (d1884) king of Zululand, South Africa 1873-1883. During the Anglo-Zulu war of 1879 Cetawayo was defeated at Ulundi and taken prisoner

Saigon Harbour, Vietnam, c1950

Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-59: Desperate defence of the fort at Futtegurgh where 150 British, of whom only one quarter could bear arms, were under siege

Seypoys, native troops employed by East India Company. It was the Sepoys who began the Indian (Sepoy) Mutiny 1857-1859 which brought about the transfer of government from the Company to the British

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Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Siege of Delhi - engineers blowing up the Cashmere Gate so that Colonel Cambells men could pass into the city, September 1857. Wood engraving c1895

Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) 1857-1859: Mounted rebel Sepoys charging through the streets of Delhi - May 1857. Engraving published c1895

Habibollah Khan (1872-1919) in 1893. Eldest son of Abdor Rahman Khan and great-grandson of Dost Mohammad Khan. Ruler of Afghanistan 1901-1919: Barakzai dynasty. Wood engraving

Abyssinia under threat from Italy
Abyssinia (Ethiopia) under threat from Italy. Mussolini, Italian Fascist dictator shouting down the telephone On 9 May 1936 Mussolini was able to announce that Italy had an empire

Abyssinia under attack by Italy
Abyssinia (Ethiopia) under attack by Italy. An Italian bomber approaching herdsmen and their goats. On 9 May 1936 Mussolini was able to announce that Italy had an empire. Italian propaganda postcard

Vasco Nunes de Balboa (1475 - 1519) Spanish conquistador and explorer, the first European to see the east of the Pacific Ocean, September 1513

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. Wood engraving February 1880

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880): Yakub (Yakoob) Khan, ruler of Afghanistan, at a review at Gundamuck, 30 May 1879, after signing of Treaty of Gundamuck on 26 May

Charles George Gordon (1833-1885) English soldier, called Chinese Gordon. Killed at Khartoum 16 January 1885 when forces of the Mahdi overwhelmed the city

Schonbrunn Palace (Schloss Schonbrunn), Imperial residence of Habsburg until 1918
Austria, 18th century. Vienna. Schonbrunn Palace (Schloss Schonbrunn), the Imperial residence of the Habsburg until 1918

PINZON, Vicente Yᱥz ( -1515). Spanish sailor
PINZON, Vicente Yᱥ z ( -1515). Spanish sailor. Painting. SPAIN. Madrid. Navy Museum

United States (18th c. ). Philadelphias Declaration
United States (18th c.). Philadelphias Declaration of Independence (4th July 1776)

Brazil (17th c. ). Salvador of Bahia. The city
Brazil (17th c.). Salvador of Bahia. The city and the harbour. Engraving

Sevilla. Painting

Ceuta (19th c. ). Engraving. SPAIN. Donostia
Ceuta (19th c.). Engraving. SPAIN. Donostia. San Telmo Municipal Museum

Edward VIII in India
EDWARD VIII, When still Prince of Wales, photographed with the Maharajah Kumar, at his Residency in Udapair. Date: 1894 - 1972

Edward VIII in Japan
EDWARD VIII On a tour of Japan, when Prince of Wales, he purchases a walking stick at Lake Chuzenji, near Nikko. Date: 1894 - 1972

Xi an, China, Miniature sculpture of terracotta warrior sitting cross-legged against blue background

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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.