Nationalism Collection (page 2)

Swiss infantry in loose formation on the attack during the wars against the Habsburgs, 14th Century (chromolitho)
2782996 Swiss infantry in loose formation on the attack during the wars against the Habsburgs, 14th Century (chromolitho) by European School

Chinese imperial troops and Boxers at the arsenal of Tientsin (chromolitho)
2782695 Chinese imperial troops and Boxers at the arsenal of Tientsin (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

W. O'Brien, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
W. O'Brien, 1917.

AUSTRALIA DAY 2023 SYDNEY
Ferries and spectator craft are seen on Sydney Harbour during the Ferrython as part of Australia Day 2023 celebrations in Sydney, Thursday, January 26, 2023 (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts)

Trouville (France), waiting for the tide, fishing boats on the beach, decorated with French flags
MMM5462108 Trouville (France), waiting for the tide, fishing boats on the beach, decorated with French flags, commemorating the French Revolution of 1789 by Boudin

Risorgimento: Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), accompanied by the Thousand, sail in Sicily in Marsala in 1860
FGL5483038 Risorgimento: Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), accompanied by the Thousand, sail in Sicily in Marsala in 1860. Lithography of Baroffio, 19th century; Fototeca Gilardi

Allegorical cartoon depicting the map of Italy formed by the figure of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882)
FGL5482129 Allegorical cartoon depicting the map of Italy formed by the figure of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) chasing Pope Pius IX from Italy

Invade us guys! (colour etching)
MMM5481912 Invade us guys! (colour etching) by Nixon, John (1760-1818); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A young loyalist sailor extolled British virtues and heroism)

Joseph Ernest Renan (1823-1892) (engraving)
5672160 Joseph Ernest Renan (1823-1892) (engraving); (add.info.: French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations (philology), philosopher, historian, and writer

Admiral Togo arriving in Tokyo after defeating the Russians at the Battle of Tsushima, 1905 (b/w photo)
8655653 Admiral Togo arriving in Tokyo after defeating the Russians at the Battle of Tsushima, 1905 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Russian troops marching through St Petersburg on their way to fight in the Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655638 Russian troops marching through St Petersburg on their way to fight in the Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Scott

Monument to Arnold von Winkelried, Stans, Switzerland (engraving)
8672998 Monument to Arnold von Winkelried, Stans, Switzerland (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to Arnold von Winkelried)

Raymond Berenger III (1082-1131), Count of Barcelona raising the flag of Barcelona on the tower of the castle of Foix
CUL4875839 Raymond Berenger III (1082-1131), Count of Barcelona raising the flag of Barcelona on the tower of the castle of Foix by FORTUNY I MARSAL, Mariano (1838-1874)

Patriotic image showing a drawing of three children under the French flag, 1915 (postcard)
LUX4738171 Patriotic image showing a drawing of three children under the French flag, 1915 (postcard); (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

Pour pas survivre a sa patrie - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving)
ICA4950364 Pour pas survivre a sa patrie - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc

Art. Exposition of Antwerpen Poster by Evenepoel, Belgium, c.1895 (poster)
3434522 Art. Exposition of Antwerpen Poster by Evenepoel, Belgium, c.1895 (poster); (add.info.: Art. Coll. Part. Art. Exposition of Antwerpen Poster by Evenepoel, Belgium, ca 1895.); Photo © CCI

History. Greece. Renaissance of Greece, August, 15, 1909. Goudi Coup, military coup d'etat in Greece
3434150 History. Greece. Renaissance of Greece, August, 15, 1909. Goudi Coup, military coup d'etat in Greece. Postcard, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History. Greece)

History. France. French Revolution. The Fete de la Federation, Paris, July
3434673 History. France. French Revolution. The Fete de la Federation, Paris, July, 1790 Huge feast to celebrate the establishment of the short lived constitutional monarchy in France

Johan Sebastian Cammermeyer Welhaven
3078128 Johan Sebastian Cammermeyer Welhaven; (add.info.: Portrait of Johan Sebastian Cammermeyer Welhaven (1807-1873) Norwegian poet and critic. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

James Otis Jr, 1800
3507786 James Otis Jr, 1800; (add.info.: James Otis Jr. (February 5, 1725 - May 23, 1783) was a lawyer in colonial Massachusetts, a member of the Massachusetts provincial assembly

William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), British Liberal statesman, introducing his Home Rule bill for Ireland in the House
527665 William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), British Liberal statesman, introducing his Home Rule bill for Ireland in the House of Commons, 1886. Engraving c1895. ; Universal History Archive/UIG

German World War I postcard
673418 German World War I postcard; Universal History Archive/UIG

Dear Fatherland, be peaceful (litho)
8656100 Dear Fatherland, be peaceful (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dear Fatherland, be peaceful. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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

Sir Roger Casement arriving at Bow Street Police Court, London, 1916 (b/w photo)
8626492 Sir Roger Casement arriving at Bow Street Police Court, London, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing in a dream trench a soldier in uniform
LUX4738543 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing in a dream trench a soldier in uniform and his barda sitting on a bench thinks of his family and friends while smoking the pipe, 1916

Cesare Battisti (1875-1916), a heros of the war between Italy and Austria, who fight for Tyrol or is ne the heros
PCT4265716 Cesare Battisti (1875-1916), a heros of the war between Italy and Austria, who fight for Tyrol or is ne the heros

Deroulede and Habert trying to circumvent General Roger and his troops during a nationalist march in Paris, 1899
3480895 Deroulede and Habert trying to circumvent General Roger and his troops during a nationalist march in Paris, 1899; (add.info)

Maud Gonne (1865 - 1953)
2603684 Maud Gonne (1865 - 1953); (add.info.: Maud Gonne (1865 - 1953), Mrs John MacBride, ardent Irish Nationalist and, from 1916, an active member of Sinn Fein

Literature. The italian novelist Gabriele D'Annunzio. Illustration by F. Vecchi, Italy, 1917
2636324 Literature. The italian novelist Gabriele D'Annunzio. Illustration by F. Vecchi, Italy, 1917.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Illustration de F. Coll)

History. Czech Republic. The poet Karel Havlicek Borovsky arrested in his house, 1851. Postcard, Czechoslovakia, c.1920
2636317 History. Czech Republic. The poet Karel Havlicek Borovsky arrested in his house, 1851. Postcard, Czechoslovakia, c.1920.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Republique Tcheque)

History. Czech Republic. "Your Country calls you. " Symbolic woman figure standing in front of the czech
2636292 History. Czech Republic. "Your Country calls you. " Symbolic woman figure standing in front of the czech flag, holding a sword with five army men praising her

History. France. La Semeuse (the sower). Marianne, national emblem of France sowing
3433917 History. France. La Semeuse (the sower). Marianne, national emblem of France sowing. Allegory inspired by Oscar Roty, France, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: France)

John Stuart Blackie (1809-1905)
863454 John Stuart Blackie (1809-1905); (add.info.: John Stuart Blackie (1809-1905) Scottish classicist and man of letters, born in Glasgow. Professor of Greek at Edinburgh University 1852-1882

Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott
527661 Irish Land League: In 1880 Parnell began campaign of social ostracism. Captain Boycott, agent for Lord Erne's Mayo estates was one of the first victims

The Fox and the Grapes (colour litho)
8635629 The Fox and the Grapes (colour litho) by Sancha y Lengo, Francisco (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fox and the Grapes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Johann Friedrich Jahn, German gymnastics instructor (colour litho)
8655456 Johann Friedrich Jahn, German gymnastics instructor (colour litho) by Engelbach, Georg Ludwig Engelbach (1817-1894); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Friedrich Jahn (1778-1852)

William of Orange sells his treasures
7261218 William of Orange sells his treasures.; Private Collection; (add.info.: William the Silent who had exhausted his treasures fighting the Spaniards during the Dutch Revolt against the Spanish)

John Crawford of Sunderland Durham (engraving)
7341599 John Crawford of Sunderland Durham (engraving) by Orme, Edward (1774-c.1820) (after); 24.2x18 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Mr)

Risorgimento: allegorical representation of the emancipation of Italy, the French Republic stabbing the Republic of
BEN5479530 Risorgimento: allegorical representation of the emancipation of Italy, the French Republic stabbing the Republic of Rome in 1849 (invasion of General Oudinot's troops in Civitavecchia)

Enlistment in the Navy: English navy recruiting convoy crossing the streets of London and crossing the London Bridge
MMM5460368 Enlistment in the Navy: English navy recruiting convoy crossing the streets of London and crossing the London Bridge, across the Thames (England); National Maritime Museum, London

Spain. Peninsular War (1808-1814). Simultaneous uprising of the Spanish provinces against Napoleon in 1808
CUL4869736 Spain. Peninsular War (1808-1814). Simultaneous uprising of the Spanish provinces against Napoleon in 1808. Engraving by J. Masferrer after a drawing by Salvador Mayol. Etching. SPAIN

History. Switzerland. The Rutlischwur (Rutli's oath), the forming of the Old Swiss Confederacy in 1307
2636252 History. Switzerland. The Rutlischwur (Rutli's oath), the forming of the Old Swiss Confederacy in 1307. Postcard, Switzerland, c.1914.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coll)

History. Switzerland. The Rutlischwur (Rutli's oath), the forming of the Old Swiss Confederacy in 1307 Postcard
3433852 History. Switzerland. The Rutlischwur (Rutli's oath), the forming of the Old Swiss Confederacy in 1307 Postcard, Switzerland, c.1914. (postcard); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History)

Miss Stone affair, 1901 (print)
2757528 Miss Stone affair, 1901 (print); (add.info.: USA. Illustration in: Le Petit Journal, France, 27/10/1901. Coll. Part. History. USA. The Miss Stone Affair)

King Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia entering Brescia, 1859 (engraving)
8676873 King Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia entering Brescia, 1859 (engraving) by Giacomelli, Vincenzo (d.1890) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Plumb-pudding in Danger: or, State Epicures Taking Un Petit Souper. William Pitt, British Minister
527782 The Plumb-pudding in Danger: or, State Epicures Taking Un Petit Souper. William Pitt, British Minister, and Napoleon I carving up the globe. After a cartoon by James Gilray, 1805

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Nationalism is a powerful force that has shaped the course of history and continues to influence societies around the world. From iconic images like the French poster featuring General de Gaulle during World War II, to significant historical artifacts such as a copy of The Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia's Free Quaker Meeting House, nationalism manifests itself in various forms. The Iwo Jima War Memorial stands tall as a reminder of the sacrifices made by brave soldiers who fought for their country's ideals. Similarly, George Washington crossing the Delaware symbolizes the determination and resilience displayed during America's fight for independence. Mahatma Gandhi spinning at his wheel represents India's struggle against British colonial rule through peaceful resistance. Countess Potocka epitomizes Polish nationalism, her image evoking pride and unity among her people. Posters advertising Austro-Hungarian War Bonds demonstrate how nationalistic sentiments were harnessed to support war efforts. Yugoslavia's Sokol Rally in Belgrade showcases collective patriotism and physical fitness as integral components of national identity. The Easter Rising in Dublin serves as a poignant reminder of Ireland's quest for independence from British rule. The assassination of Sir Curzon Wyllie highlights nationalist movements challenging imperial powers across continents. Revolutionary art housed within Havana's Museum of the Revolution reflects Cuba’s enduring spirit against oppression. Meanwhile, a faded mural depicting Che Guevara on an old apartment building staircase symbolizes his lasting impact on revolutionary ideology worldwide. These diverse examples illustrate how they are inspire individuals to fight for their beliefs, challenge oppressive regimes, and seek self-determination. While it can unite people under common goals, it also raises questions about inclusivity and tolerance towards others who may not share similar nationalistic fervor. Nationalism remains an ever-present force that shapes our past, present, and future aspirations as we navigate complex global dynamics while striving for peace and understanding among nations.