Invade Collection (#5)

Teutonic tribes entering Gaul in ancient times
Migrating Teutons enter Gaul (France) in ancient times. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roman army crossing the Danube
Roman legions crossing the Danube on a bridge of boats. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roman legions battling the Sarmatians
Roman soldiers in battle against the Sarmatians. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Capture and burning of Washington DC by the British in 1814, during the War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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US troops entering Ponce, Puerto Rico, during the Spanish-American War, 1898. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

Maine map used in Arnolds invasion of Quebec, 1775
Montresors map of inland Maine, used for Arnolds march to Quebec, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Norsemen in France
Paris is besieged unsuccess- -fully by the Norsemen; Count Eudes and bishop Goslin defend the city and the Vikings are paid to turn their attention to Bourgogne

Fighting Paris 1830
Armed to the teeth with chairs and axes, rioters invade the church of St Germain l Auxerrois, Paris, during the 1830 revolution. Date: 15 February 1831

British Invade Burma
The British invade Burma. Date: 1824

Aryans Invade Europe / Bc
Aryans invade Europe Date: 2nd century BC

French Invade / Germany
The French invasion of the Palatinate Date: 1689

Tailor-made summer frocks from London salons, 1927
Tailor-made summer frocks invade London salons this summer from Sara Cameron and Thomas of Brook Street Date: 1927

Three models by Patou for The Dolly Sisters, Spring 1924
Part of the new look for the Dolly Sisters provided by the French couturier Patou as he used them as his publicity weapon to invade America in the Spring of 1924 Date: 1924

Dolly Sisters new fashion look modelling Patou outfits
Part of the new look for the Dolly Sisters provided by the French couturier Patou as he used them as his publicity weapon to invade America in the Spring of 1924 Date: 1924

The Dolly Sisters fashion look and accessories
Slippers, sandals, hair and jewellery for the Dolly Sisters. Part of their new look provided by the French couturier Patou as he used them as his publicity weapon to invade America in the Spring of

Feathered evening frock by Patou for the Dolly Sisters
Part of the new look for the Dolly Sisters provided by the French couturier Patou as he used them as his publicity weapon to invade America in the Spring of 1924 Date: 1924

Dolly Sisters in lounging robes from Patou, Spring 1924
Part of the new look for the Dolly Sisters provided by the French couturier Patou as he used them as his publicity weapon to invade America in the Spring of 1924 Date: 1924

Conquest of Hispania (218 BC-19 BC). Roman militia. A Roman encampment in times of the Roman invasion of Spain. Copper engraving by A. Roca ca. 1840. Engraving

French in Spain
Following insurrection against despotic rule in Spain, the French invade, hoping to restore Bourbon rule. They capture Trocadero, near Cadiz. Date: 31 August 1823

Anna Plumptre
ANNA PLUMPTRE Writer and translator, who hoped Napoleon would invade England and do away with the aristocracy. Date: 1760 - 1818

WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. The Fall of Washington, or Maddy in Full Flight. Comment on President James Madison and the burning of Washington, D.C. in August of 1814. Cartoon, 1812

WASHINGTON BURNING, 1814. Washingtonians fleeing the city during the burning of the White House and the Capitol by the British on 24 August 1814. Illustration by Joseph Boggs Beale

THE WORKS OF THE CHANNEL TUNNEL, Preparations for the Descent 2. The Mouth of the Tunnel Hope the Rope Won t Break 3. On the Tramway 4. We Pass the Region of Electric Lights 5

SPANISH CONQUEST, 1519. Hernando Cortes ships arriving in harbor in Veracruz, Mexico. Illumination from the Codex Florentino, c1540, compiled by Bernardino de Sahagun (1499-1590)

CORTEZ AT VERACRUZ, 1519. Hernando Cortes receiving tribute in his boat at the time of his arrival in Veracruz in 1519. Illumination from the Codex Florentino, c1540

BATTLE OF SALAMIS, 480 B. C. The sea battle between the Persian army led by King Xerxes I
BATTLE OF SALAMIS, 480 B.C. The sea battle between the Persian army led by King Xerxes I and the Greek army led by Themisocles at Salamis, 480 B.C

BATTLE OF THERMOPYLAE. The Greek defense at the pass of Thermopylae against the Persian army of Xerxes, 480 B.C. Illustration, late 19th century

CHINA: TAIPING REBELLION. Contemporary Chinese painting of Taiping rebels storming a town during the Taiping Rebellion, 1851-64

VIKINGS: RAIDING. A Norse raid under Olaf Tryggvesson, c994 A.D. Wood engraving after a painting by Hugo Vogel

GREECE: FALL OF CORINTH. The fall of Corinth, Greece, to the Romans in 146 B. C
GREECE: FALL OF CORINTH. The fall of Corinth, Greece, to the Romans in 146 B.C. Photogravure, late 19th century, after the painting The Last Day of Corinth, 1870, by Tony Robert-Fleury

BAYEUX TAPESTRY. Bayeux Tapestry. Norman soldiers setting fire to a house

CAESAR INVADING BRITAIN. Julius Caesars invasion of Britain in 55 B. C Pen-and-ink drawing
CAESAR INVADING BRITAIN. Julius Caesars invasion of Britain in 55 B.C.. Pen-and-ink drawing, late 19th century

BAYEUX TAPESTRY. The battle is soon over and the victorious Normans ride on in pursuit of the fleeing English. Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry

BAYEUX TAPESTRY. Passing an unarmed Englishman being struck down, the Norman cavalry reach Harold IIs staff (around the two dragon standards)

BAYEUX TAPESTRY. The tide of the battle is turning as the Normans break through and attack Harold IIs body-guards

WORLD WAR I: PETROGRAD. The provisional government put in place after the Czar s
WORLD WAR I: PETROGRAD. The provisional government put in place after the Czars abdication was threatened when Russian citizens invaded and took possesion of the Duma in Petrograd (St)

NAPOLEON IN EGYPT, 1798. French troops under Napoleon Bonaparte (right) cope with harsh desert conditions during their invasion of Egypt, 1798. Lithograph, French, early 19th century

HANNIBAL (247-183 B. C. ). Carthaginian general
HANNIBAL (247-183 B.C.). Carthaginian general. Hannibal and his army at the Battle of Cannae in southern Italy, 216 B.C. Spanish manuscript illumination, 15th century

JOHN BROWNs RAID, 1859. Charles P. Tidd, a member of the party, led by abolitionist John Brown, that raided Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 October 1859, who subsequently escaped

JOHN BROWNs RAID, 1859. Albert Hazlett, a member of the abolitionist John Brown s
JOHN BROWNs RAID, 1859. Albert Hazlett, a member of the abolitionist John Browns raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 October 1859, who was subsequently captured and hanged

JOHN BROWNs RAID, 1859. Oliver Brown, son of abolitionist John Brown and a member of his fathers party that raided the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 October 1859

JOHN BROWNs RAID, 1859. William Thompson, a member of the party led by abolitionist John Brown that raided the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 October 1859

JOHN BROWNs RAID, 1859. Jeremiah Anderson, a member of the party, led by abolitionist John Brown, that raided the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 October 1859

JOHN BROWNs RAID, 1859. John E. Cook, a member of the party, led by abolitionist John Brown, that raided the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 October 1859

JOHN BROWNs RAID, 1859. John H. Kagi, a member of the party, led by abolitionist John Brown, that raided the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 Ocotber 1859

JOHN BROWNs RAID, 1859. Barclay Coppoc, a member of the party led by abolitionist John Brown that raided the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 October 1859, who subsequently escaped

JOHN BROWNs RAID, 1859. Edwin Coppoc, a member of the party led by abolitionist John Brown that raided the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 October 1859

JOHN BROWNs RAID, 1859. Stewart Taylor, a member of the party led by abolitionist John Brown that raided the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, 16-18 October 1859

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"Invasion: A Tapestry of Conquests and Courage" From the iconic Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest to Roosevelt's Rough Riders charging up San Juan Hill, history is replete with tales of invasions that shaped nations. Laodicea Dicey Langston, a brave daughter protecting her revolutionary father from Loyalist troops during the American Revolution, exemplifies the unwavering spirit of resistance. The ancient Greeks standing firm at Thermopylae in 480 BC showcased their indomitable will against overwhelming odds. Their valiant defense became an enduring symbol of bravery for generations to come. Mongol soldiers, masters of horsemanship, demonstrated their unparalleled skills as they conquered vast territories across Asia and Europe. Their swift movements struck fear into the hearts of those who dared oppose them. In 1894, Japanese forces seized Port Arthur in a display of military prowess and strategic cunning. This victory marked Japan's rise as a formidable power on the world stage. Caesar crossing the Rubicon was a pivotal moment in Roman history, forever altering its course. It signified his audacious decision to challenge authority and seize control—an act that would shape empires for centuries to come. The Norman Invasion of England in 1066 brought about profound changes that transformed English society and language forever. Rollo's Viking fleet attacking Paris further illustrates how invasions often reshaped borders and cultures throughout history. These glimpses into our past remind us that invasion has been both a catalyst for change and an embodiment of human resilience. Whether through art or historical accounts, these stories serve as reminders that conquests have shaped our world—sometimes violently but always leaving an indelible mark upon civilization itself.