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Leipzig Collection (#10)

Leipzig, a city steeped in history and culture, holds many secrets within its borders

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Infanterie-Regiment Prinz Johann Georg 8. Koniglich Sachsisches

Infanterie-Regiment Prinz Johann Georg 8. Koniglich Sachsisches
Infanterie-Regiment Prinz Johann Georg (8. Koniglich Sachsisches) Nr. 107, Military facilities of Germany, Artillery of Germany, Barracks in Leipzig, 1911, Leipzig, 107. Regiment

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Demolished buildings Leipzig Restaurants PleiBe

Demolished buildings Leipzig Restaurants PleiBe
Demolished buildings in Leipzig, Restaurants in Leipzig, Pleisze in Leipzig, Rowboats in Germany, 1911, Leipzig, Pleiszepartie mit Pfahlbaurestaurant

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Cannons Saxony Artillery Germany Infanterie-Regiment Prinz Johann Georg

Cannons Saxony Artillery Germany Infanterie-Regiment Prinz Johann Georg
Cannons in Saxony, Artillery of Germany, Infanterie-Regiment Prinz Johann Georg (8. Koniglich Sachsisches) Nr. 107, Barracks in Leipzig, 1911, Leipzig, 107. Regiment, Kanone

Background imageLeipzig Collection: 1911 Leipzig Bismarckdenkmal im Johannapark

1911 Leipzig Bismarckdenkmal im Johannapark
1911, Leipzig, Bismarckdenkmal im Johannapark

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Exterior Neues Rathaus Leipzig 1911

Exterior Neues Rathaus Leipzig 1911
Exterior of Neues Rathaus (Leipzig), 1911, Leipzig, Neues Rathaus

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Horses Saxony Gates GroBzschocher 1899 Leipzig

Horses Saxony Gates GroBzschocher 1899 Leipzig
Horses of Saxony, Gates in Saxony, Groszzschocher, 1899, Leipzig, Windorf, Ansicht, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Buildings Glauchau Urban squares Meteorological columns

Buildings Glauchau Urban squares Meteorological columns
Buildings in Glauchau, Urban squares, Meteorological columns in Germany, Shops in Saxony, Things named after Dresden, Things named after Leipzig, 1921, Landkreis Zwickau, Glauchau, Leipziger Platz

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Buildings Saxony GroBzschocher 1899 Leipzig

Buildings Saxony GroBzschocher 1899 Leipzig
Buildings in Saxony, Groszzschocher, 1899, Leipzig, Windorf, Blick nach Windorf, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Emperor Francis On The Battlefield Of Leipzig. Francis I, 1768-1835. Emperor Of Austria

Emperor Francis On The Battlefield Of Leipzig. Francis I, 1768-1835. Emperor Of Austria. After The Painting By J. P
Emperor Francis On The Battlefield Of Leipzig. Francis I, 1768-1835. Emperor Of Austria. After The Painting By J.P. Krapft From The Book The Outline Of History By H.G.Wells Volume 2, Published 1920

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: A relaxed and smiling sitting figure of a uniformed German

A relaxed and smiling sitting figure of a uniformed German
The cheeful soldier is wearing a green uniform with red trimmings and spurred riding boots. He is sitting on a table with the remains of a snack, a stein of beer and his sword. WW1 Date: circa 1914

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Celebration for the Elector Johann Georg II, Leipzig, July 8, 1667: Fireworks Display

Celebration for the Elector Johann Georg II, Leipzig, July 8, 1667: Fireworks Display by Night, ca. 1667

Background imageLeipzig Collection: HMS Glasgow in Great War Deeds, WW1

HMS Glasgow in Great War Deeds, WW1
HMS Glasgow, cruiser of the British Royal Navy, in the Battle of the Falkland Islands, during which the German ship Leipzig was set on fire and sunk

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Manco Capac, legendary founder of the Inca Empire

Manco Capac, legendary founder of the Inca Empire, ordering the construction of the city of Cuzco, capital of the Empire. Illustration in Allgemeine Historie der Reisen zu Wasser und zu Lande

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Battle of the Falkland Islands by G. H. Davis

Battle of the Falkland Islands by G. H. Davis
The Battle of the Falkland Islands -- how Admiral von Spees squadron was sunk, the German cruiser Dresden alone escaping. Showing the action between the German cruiser Leipzig

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Christian Jocher

Christian Jocher
CHRISTIAN GOTTLIEB JOCHER German historian at the university of Leipzig. Date: 1694 - 1758

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Common toad (Bufo bufo) on the forest floor in a lowland forest near Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Common toad (Bufo bufo) on the forest floor in a lowland forest near Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Hooded Crow -Corvus corone cornix- standing on a meadow, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Hooded Crow -Corvus corone cornix- standing on a meadow, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: VAMPIRISM TEXT, 1679. Title page of Philip Rohrs dissertation on vampirism, De

VAMPIRISM TEXT, 1679. Title page of Philip Rohrs dissertation on vampirism, De Masticatione Mortuorum, published at Leipzig in 1679

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Wagner / Birthplace

Wagner / Birthplace
RICHARD WAGNER House in Leipzig where the German composer was born on 22 May 1813 Date: 1813 - 1883

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Smallest book and millipede, SEM

Smallest book and millipede, SEM
Smallest book in the world with a millipede. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a millipede (class Diplopoda) and the smallest published book in the world

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Smallest book

Smallest book in the world held on a human finger. This is the smallest published book in the world, a tiny leather-bound volume that measures just 2.4 by 2.9 millimetres in page area

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Ceiling of St Thomas Church (Thomaskirche), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Ceiling of St Thomas Church (Thomaskirche), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Interior of St Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Interior of St Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche), Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Heinrich Wilhelm Mathias Olbers (1758-1840), German astronomer and physician. (1864)

Heinrich Wilhelm Mathias Olbers (1758-1840), German astronomer and physician. (1864). Olbers was founder member of the astronomers called the Celestial Police who searched for a suppposed missing

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Gebhardt Lebrecht von Blucher (1742-1819) Prussian soldier. Created field marshal

Gebhardt Lebrecht von Blucher (1742-1819) Prussian soldier. Created field marshal after success at the Battle of Leipzig (1813)

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights observed from Guildford, Surrey, England, 14 October 1870

Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights observed from Guildford, Surrey, England, 14 October 1870. Caused by high-speed particles ejected from the Sun

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Leipzig, Market Square (Markt) and Old Town Hall (Alter Rathaus), print, 1820

Leipzig, Market Square (Markt) and Old Town Hall (Alter Rathaus), print, 1820
Germany, 19th century. Leipzig, Market Square (Markt) in 1820 on the right the Old Town Hall (Alter Rathaus). Print

Background imageLeipzig Collection: The Resurrection of Christ with Donors (Epitaph for the Badehorn Family), 1554

The Resurrection of Christ with Donors (Epitaph for the Badehorn Family), 1554. Found in the collection of Museum der Bildenden Kunste, Leipzig

Background imageLeipzig Collection: The Entry of the Allied Sovereigns into Leipzig on 19 October 1813. Artist: Anonymous, 19th century

The Entry of the Allied Sovereigns into Leipzig on 19 October 1813. Artist: Anonymous, 19th century
The Entry of the Allied Sovereigns into Leipzig on 19 October 1813. Found in the collection of A. Pushkin Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Map of Berlin Center, from a travel guide Baedekers Northeast Germany, 1892

Map of Berlin Center, from a travel guide Baedekers Northeast Germany, 1892. Artist: Wagner & Debes, Leipzig
Map of Berlin Center, from a travel guide Baedekers Northeast Germany, 1892. From a private collection

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Prince Jozef Poniatowski, 1807. Artist: Anonymous

Prince Jozef Poniatowski, 1807. Artist: Anonymous
Prince Jozef Poniatowski, 1807. From a private collection

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Death of Prince Jozef Poniatowski in the Battle of Leipzig, 1820. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)

Death of Prince Jozef Poniatowski in the Battle of Leipzig, 1820. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Death of Prince Jozef Poniatowski in the Battle of Leipzig, 1820. From a private collection

Background imageLeipzig Collection: St. Thomas Church and St. Thomas School in Leipzig, 1723

St. Thomas Church and St. Thomas School in Leipzig, 1723. Private Collection

Background imageLeipzig Collection: St. Thomas Church and St. Thomas School in Leipzig, 1838

St. Thomas Church and St. Thomas School in Leipzig, 1838. Private Collection

Background imageLeipzig Collection: St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Bachs grave, before 1885

St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Bachs grave, before 1885. Private Collection

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Halls of Lust at the Brandvorwerk in the suburb of Leipzig, 1746

Halls of Lust at the Brandvorwerk in the suburb of Leipzig, 1746. Private Collection

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Two French soldiers fighting a duel on an avenue. Artist: Geissler

Two French soldiers fighting a duel on an avenue. Artist: Geissler, Christian Gottfried Heinrich (1770-1844)
Two French soldiers fighting a duel on an avenue. Private Collection

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Spiritualist meeting in Leipzig, Germany, 1893

Spiritualist meeting in Leipzig, Germany, 1893. Communicating with spirits by table-turning. From L Illustration. (Paris, 1853). (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Leipzig: The Market Place, 1902. Artist: Henry Dustin

Leipzig: The Market Place, 1902. Artist: Henry Dustin
Leipzig: The Market Place, 1902. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

Background imageLeipzig Collection: The Allied Staff at Leipzig, 1902. Artist: Siegmund L Allemand

The Allied Staff at Leipzig, 1902. Artist: Siegmund L Allemand
The Allied Staff at Leipzig, 1902. The Battle of Leipzig or Battle of the Nations (16-19 October 1813), the coalition led by Tsar Alexander I of Russia defeated the French army of Napoleon I

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Leipzig - New Town Hall, 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher

Leipzig - New Town Hall, 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher
Leipzig - New Town Hall, 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Torgau - Hartenfels Castle courtyard, 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher

Torgau - Hartenfels Castle courtyard, 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher
Torgau - Hartenfels Castle courtyard, 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Theatre Street of Kobe, c1900

Theatre Street of Kobe, c1900. Theatre Street, Kobe, the capital city of Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. [Theodor Eismann Leipzig, c1900]

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Market Place, Leipzig, c1913. Artist: Walter Zeising

Market Place, Leipzig, c1913. Artist: Walter Zeising
Market Place, Leipzig, c1913. From The Studio Volume 60 [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1913-14.]

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Aerial view of Volkerschlachtdenkmal, Leipzig, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933)

Aerial view of Volkerschlachtdenkmal, Leipzig, Germany, from a Zeppelin, c1931 (1933). The monument to the Battle of the Nations, fought at Leipzig in 1813 during the Napoleonic Wars

Background imageLeipzig Collection: Leipzigs great advertisement parade, Leipzig, Germany, 1922

Leipzigs great advertisement parade, Leipzig, Germany, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Background imageLeipzig Collection: The sovereigns returning thanks to God for the victory of Leipzig, 1816. Artist: T Wallis

The sovereigns returning thanks to God for the victory of Leipzig, 1816. Artist: T Wallis
The sovereigns returning thanks to God for the victory of Leipzig, 1816. The Battle of the Nations (or Battle of Leipzig)




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Leipzig, a city steeped in history and culture, holds many secrets within its borders. From the Napoleonic era to the Battle of Leipzig, this German city has witnessed significant events that shaped its destiny. Johann Sebastian Bach, a renowned composer and organist, left an indelible mark on Leipzig during his time here in 1746. His portrait serves as a reminder of his musical genius and his association with Thomaskirche (Saint Thomas Church) and Thomasschule (Saint Thomas School), where he once sang. Located in the eastern part of the Kingdom of Saxony, Leipzig became synonymous with intellectualism thanks to August Ferdinand Möbius. This brilliant mathematician contributed greatly to the field of geometry during his tenure at Leipzig University. The Battle stands as one of Europe's bloodiest conflicts. The charge led by brave soldiers echoes through time, reminding us of their sacrifice for freedom. Imperial Airways' poster showcases how Leipzig served as a vital transportation hub connecting people from all corners of the world. Its strategic location made it an important stopover point for travelers. Wagner and Schalk are two prominent figures associated with Leipzig's rich musical heritage. Their contributions have immortalized them in history books alongside other great composers who graced this vibrant city with their talent. Gutenberg's press revolutionized communication by making books accessible to all. In Leipzig, this invention found its place among countless literary works that enriched minds throughout generations. Katharinenstrasse captures the essence of daily life in Leipzig - bustling streets filled with cafes like Café Zimmermann where Collegium Musicum held weekly performances. These gatherings brought joy and entertainment to locals and visitors alike. As dawn breaks over Neues Gewandhaus concert hall in Augustusplatz, it symbolizes new beginnings for music enthusiasts attending concerts that fill these hallowed halls with melodies that touch hearts deeply.