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Invaders Collection (#4)

"Invaders: A Chronicle of Triumph and Tragedy" Boadicea Urging to War: The fierce warrior queen rallies her people against the invaders

Background imageInvaders Collection: Defeat of the invading Cimbri by the Roman general Gaius Marius at the Battle of Vercellae, Italy

Defeat of the invading Cimbri by the Roman general Gaius Marius at the Battle of Vercellae, Italy, 101 BC (litho)
6014703 Defeat of the invading Cimbri by the Roman general Gaius Marius at the Battle of Vercellae, Italy, 101 BC (litho) by French School

Background imageInvaders Collection: The Late Expedition against Cuba (engraving)

The Late Expedition against Cuba (engraving)
1102316 The Late Expedition against Cuba (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Expedition against Cuba)

Background imageInvaders Collection: Thutmose III at the head of his army, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub

Thutmose III at the head of his army, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub
3614254 Thutmose III at the head of his army, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Thutmose III at the head of his army, sacking Zahi)

Background imageInvaders Collection: Hungarian invaders in Italy, early 10th Century (engraving)

Hungarian invaders in Italy, early 10th Century (engraving)
3647218 Hungarian invaders in Italy, early 10th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hungarian invaders in Italy, early 10th Century)

Background imageInvaders Collection: French soldiers robbing and plundering in the Palatinate, 1793 (colour litho)

French soldiers robbing and plundering in the Palatinate, 1793 (colour litho)
3621021 French soldiers robbing and plundering in the Palatinate, 1793 (colour litho) by Rochling, Carl (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInvaders Collection: The Keels of the Northmen, illustration for History of England by H. O. Arnold-Forster

The Keels of the Northmen, illustration for History of England by H. O. Arnold-Forster
LLM438695 The Keels of the Northmen, illustration for History of England by H. O. Arnold-Forster, published 1897 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Background imageInvaders Collection: Because of the Heavy Blows Duke Charles Showered upon the Saracens he was Called

Because of the Heavy Blows Duke Charles Showered upon the Saracens he was Called
STC292427 Because of the Heavy Blows Duke Charles Showered upon the Saracens he was Called Charles the Hammer, illustration from The Story of France Told to Boys and Girls by Mary Macgregor

Background imageInvaders Collection: The Republican-Hercules Defending his Country, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797

The Republican-Hercules Defending his Country, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797
NCO190149 The Republican-Hercules Defending his Country, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Background imageInvaders Collection: The Barbarians before Rome (chromolitho)

The Barbarians before Rome (chromolitho)
972370 The Barbarians before Rome (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barbarians before Rome)

Background imageInvaders Collection: The landing of William the Conqueror in England, 28 September 1066 (colour litho)

The landing of William the Conqueror in England, 28 September 1066 (colour litho)
977872 The landing of William the Conqueror in England, 28 September 1066 (colour litho) by Baker, B. Granville (fl.1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageInvaders Collection: William Penns History. Creator: Unknown

William Penns History. Creator: Unknown
William Penns History

Background imageInvaders Collection: Alien, illustration

Alien, illustration
Alien, computer illustration

Background imageInvaders Collection: The populace of Cairo rise up in revolt against the French invaders

The populace of Cairo rise up in revolt against the French invaders, but are brutally suppressed Date: 22 October 1798

Background imageInvaders Collection: Mounting of the Guard, mid 19th century. Creator: Redpath

Mounting of the Guard, mid 19th century. Creator: Redpath
Mounting of the Guard, mid 19th century

Background imageInvaders Collection: First Landing of Christopher Columbus, 1800 / 1805. Creator: Frederick Kemmelmeyer

First Landing of Christopher Columbus, 1800 / 1805. Creator: Frederick Kemmelmeyer
First Landing of Christopher Columbus, 1800/1805

Background imageInvaders Collection: The Landing of Columbus, c. 1837. Creator: Edward Hicks

The Landing of Columbus, c. 1837. Creator: Edward Hicks
The Landing of Columbus, c. 1837

Background imageInvaders Collection: Peaceable Kingdom, c. 1834. Creator: Edward Hicks

Peaceable Kingdom, c. 1834. Creator: Edward Hicks
Peaceable Kingdom, c. 1834

Background imageInvaders Collection: Penns Treaty with the Indians, c. 1840 / 1844. Creator: Edward Hicks

Penns Treaty with the Indians, c. 1840 / 1844. Creator: Edward Hicks
Penns Treaty with the Indians, c. 1840/1844

Background imageInvaders Collection: The recent conflict at New Zealand - from a sketch by a correspondent, 1845

The recent conflict at New Zealand - from a sketch by a correspondent, 1845. British troops try to subdue the indigenous Maori led by John Heki:he will not recognise their sovereignty

Background imageInvaders Collection: Algeria - passage of the Iron Gates, 1845. Creator: Smyth

Algeria - passage of the Iron Gates, 1845. Creator: Smyth
Algeria - passage of the Iron Gates, 1845. French colonialism in North Africa:an illustration of the Warfare in Algeria; with

Background imageInvaders Collection: New Inventions of Modern Times [Nova Reperta], The Discovery of America, plate 1, ca

New Inventions of Modern Times [Nova Reperta], The Discovery of America, plate 1, ca. 1600

Background imageInvaders Collection: Passage through Mt. Saint-Bernard, 1822. Creator: Theodore Gericault

Passage through Mt. Saint-Bernard, 1822. Creator: Theodore Gericault
Passage through Mt. Saint-Bernard, 1822

Background imageInvaders Collection: The Imperial Troops Bringing Civilization to the Indians

The Imperial Troops Bringing Civilization to the Indians, from The Victories of Emperor Charles, plate 6, 1555

Background imageInvaders Collection: Mormon Emigrant Train, Echo Canyon, ca. 1870. Creator: Charles William Carter

Mormon Emigrant Train, Echo Canyon, ca. 1870. Creator: Charles William Carter
Mormon Emigrant Train, Echo Canyon, ca. 1870

Background imageInvaders Collection: Mongol Invaders

Mongol Invaders
Mongol (Tatar) invaders defeat a Volhynian-Galician-Polovtsian alliance at the KALKA RIVER, leading to the establishment of Tatar rule Date: 1223

Background imageInvaders Collection: Triumphant entry of the French into the city of Berlin, 27 October 1806, (1921). Creator

Triumphant entry of the French into the city of Berlin, 27 October 1806, (1921). Creator
Triumphant entry of the French into the city of Berlin, 27 October 1806, (1921). Entree Triomphante des Francais dans la ville de Berlin le 27 Octobre 1806

Background imageInvaders Collection: The French enter the city of Moscow, September 1812, (1921). Creator: Unknown

The French enter the city of Moscow, September 1812, (1921). Creator: Unknown
The French enter the city of Moscow, September 1812, (1921). Entree des Francais dans la ville de Moscou. Emperor Napoleon I enters Moscow with his army

Background imageInvaders Collection: Emigrants Crossing the Plains, c1869, (1874). Creator: Henry Bryan Hall Jr

Emigrants Crossing the Plains, c1869, (1874). Creator: Henry Bryan Hall Jr
Emigrants Crossing the Plains, c1869, (1874). Pioneers in covered wagons pulled by oxen, travelling west to colonise the USA

Background imageInvaders Collection: The French army crossing the St Bernard Pass, c1796, (1921). Creator: Francois Aubertin

The French army crossing the St Bernard Pass, c1796, (1921). Creator: Francois Aubertin
The French army crossing the St Bernard Pass, c1796, (1921). Passage du Grand St Bernard par l Armee Francaise de Reserve commandee par le G[ener]al en chef Alexandre Berthier sous les ordres de

Background imageInvaders Collection: Napoleon enters Milan, 14 May 1796, (1921). Creator: Unknown

Napoleon enters Milan, 14 May 1796, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon enters Milan, 14 May 1796, (1921). Entree de Bonaparte a Milan, accompagne de Massena, Joubert, Kilmaine et du commissaire Saliceti

Background imageInvaders Collection: German sailors at Antwerp, Belgium, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

German sailors at Antwerp, Belgium, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
German sailors at Antwerp, Belgium, First World War, 1914, (c1920). After the Exodus: German sailors overhauling the things left behind by the inhabitants in their final flight from the quays at

Background imageInvaders Collection: The Germans arrest civilians at Vise in Belgium, August 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

The Germans arrest civilians at Vise in Belgium, August 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Germans arrest civilians at Vise in Belgium, August 1914, (c1920). The Germans First Attempt to Strike Terror into Belgian Hearts: the invaders at Vise

Background imageInvaders Collection: Interview Between John Zimisces and Sviatoslaf, (969 AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown

Interview Between John Zimisces and Sviatoslaf, (969 AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interview Between John Zimisces and Sviatoslaf, (969 AD), 1890. John I Tzimiskes (c925 -976) Byzantine emperor attempts to persuade Sviatoslav I of Kiev (c942- 972)

Background imageInvaders Collection: Building colonies on the African coast, 1 January 1683, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Building colonies on the African coast, 1 January 1683, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Building colonies on the African coast, 1 January 1683, (1936). Errichtung Von Kolonien An Der Afrikanischen Kuste, 1 Januar 1683

Background imageInvaders Collection: Death of Father Marquette, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett

Death of Father Marquette, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Death of Father Marquette, (1877). French Jesuit missionary Jacques Marquette (1637-1675), founded a European settlement in what is now Michigan, United States

Background imageInvaders Collection: Indians Plundering South Carolina Plantations, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett

Indians Plundering South Carolina Plantations, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Indians Plundering South Carolina Plantations, (1877). European settlers colonised the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Background imageInvaders Collection: Puritans Barricading Their House Against Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett

Puritans Barricading Their House Against Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Puritans Barricading Their House Against Indians, (1877). European settlers colonised the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Background imageInvaders Collection: Virginians Defending Themselves Against Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett

Virginians Defending Themselves Against Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Virginians Defending Themselves Against Indians, (1877). European settlers colonised the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

Background imageInvaders Collection: Spaniards Destroying Mexican Idols, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett

Spaniards Destroying Mexican Idols, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Spaniards Destroying Mexican Idols, (1877). A priest looks on as a religious idol is pulled down by Spanish soldiers. Invading Europeans destroyed numerous artefacts during the conquest of

Background imageInvaders Collection: The Landing of Columbus, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett

The Landing of Columbus, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
The Landing of Columbus, (1877). Christopher Columbus arriving in America, 1492. Sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain

Background imageInvaders Collection: The Embarkation of William of Orange from Holland for England, 1688, c1930. Creator: Unknown

The Embarkation of William of Orange from Holland for England, 1688, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Embarkation of William of Orange from Holland for England, 1688, c1930. The departure of William III of Oranges invasion fleet from the port of Hellevoetsluis in the Netherlands on 11 November

Background imageInvaders Collection: The Miracle of the Holy House of Loreto, 1743 (oil on canvas)

The Miracle of the Holy House of Loreto, 1743 (oil on canvas)
3077091 The Miracle of the Holy House of Loreto, 1743 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 122.9x77.8 cm; J

Background imageInvaders Collection: Sections of the Bayeux Tapestry. Creator: Unknown

Sections of the Bayeux Tapestry. Creator: Unknown
Sections of the Bayeux Tapestry. Illustration of 3 sections of the famous embroidery depicting the Norman invasion of England in 1066. With German text

Background imageInvaders Collection: Entry of the French into Moscow, 14 September 1812, (c1850)

Entry of the French into Moscow, 14 September 1812, (c1850). After the bloody but indecisive Battle of Moscow the Russians retreated

Background imageInvaders Collection: Bonaparte With The Savants in Egypt, c1801, (1896)

Bonaparte With The Savants in Egypt, c1801, (1896). Typogravure after the painting by Maurice Orange. From Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume II, by William Milligan Sloane. [The Century Co

Background imageInvaders Collection: Capture of Sarrapanu by Tiglath-Pileser II, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul

Capture of Sarrapanu by Tiglath-Pileser II, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul
Capture of Sarrapanu by Tiglath-Pileser II, 10th century BC (1916). Tiglath-Pileser II, King of Assyria from 967-935 BC, captured the city of Sarrapanu

Background imageInvaders Collection: The Coming of the Northmen, 1913. Artist: Morris Meredith Williams

The Coming of the Northmen, 1913. Artist: Morris Meredith Williams
The Coming of the Northmen, 1913. The Viking invasions of Britain began with the raid on the island monastery of Lindisfarne in 793

Background imageInvaders Collection: The Roman standard bearer of the 10th legion landing in Britain, 55BC (1864). Artist

The Roman standard bearer of the 10th legion landing in Britain, 55BC (1864). Artist
The Roman standard bearer of the 10th legion landing in Britain, 55BC (1864). Julius Caesar (100BC-44BC) first invaded Britain in 55 BC, landing on the east coast of Kent. From a private collection




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"Invaders: A Chronicle of Triumph and Tragedy" Boadicea Urging to War: The fierce warrior queen rallies her people against the invaders, determined to protect their land and freedom. Ethiopia / Negus Menelik: In a remarkable display of courage, Emperor Menelik leads his forces against foreign invaders, defending Ethiopia's sovereignty with unwavering determination. Alien holding Earth, illustration: An eerie depiction of an extraterrestrial invader clutching our planet in its otherworldly grasp, reminding us of the countless tales that explore the fear and fascination surrounding invasion from beyond. Marshall Ney during the retreat from Russia (1812): Amidst freezing temperatures and relentless enemy pursuit, Marshal Ney valiantly leads his troops through treacherous conditions during Napoleon's ill-fated Russian campaign. Brewster F2A Buffalo - unlike other Buffalo users, the F: Despite being outmatched by superior adversaries in World War II, courageous pilots flying the Brewster F2A Buffalo fought fiercely against overwhelming odds to defend their homelands. William of Normandy lands on the English coast: With audacity and ambition coursing through his veins, Duke William sets foot on English soil in 1066—a pivotal moment that would forever change history as he sought to conquer England. The Surrender at Sedan - Franco-Prussian War: Witnessing defeat unfold before their eyes at Sedan during this devastating conflict between France and Prussia serves as a stark reminder of how invasions can shape nations' destinies. Battle of Hastings: On a fateful day in 1066, King Harold faces off against William's Norman army—this clash marks one of England's most significant battles where victory or defeat hangs precariously in balance. The Republican Hercules defending his Country (pub. 1797).