Ruling Collection (#4)

Plenary Court of Dame Justice, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages
KW315638 Plenary Court of Dame Justice, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published London 1878 (litho) by French School

2662511; out of copyright

the Ruling Passion, from the Painting by Laslett J
" the Ruling Passion", from the Painting by Laslett J. Pott, Exhibited at the Royal Academy, Uk, 1883

Taharqas shrine is part of a temple built at Kawa in about BC 680. It was built on the orders of Taharqa, who was Pharaoh from 690 - 664 BC

The Romanovs (ruling family of Russia) 1913. Nicholas II (1868-1918), Tsar of Russia 1894-1917, with his wife and children, including the Tsarevich Alexi who suffered from Haemophilia

Solomons Temple, 1430 artwork
Solomons Temple. Illuminated manuscript miniature from the 15th-century Alba Bible, depicting Solomons Temple (The First Book of Kings)

Frontispiece of Ogilbys Africa (1670), with the title inscribed in English at top. This work, one of a series on continents

Hasburgs Empire. Casa de Austria (Hasburgs
" Hasburgs Empire. " Casa de Austria" (Hasburgs dynasty ruling Spain). Work by Sebastiᮠ Herreras school

Cambodia - Phumi Prey Mlu - The Tribal Elite Date: circa 1910s

Italy - Brescia - Courtyard of the Broletto (the seat of the Medieval Lords who ruled the city). The word Broletto refers to an orchard which originally occupied the site. Date: circa 1910s

The Restoration of the Constitution
A patriotic postcard celebrating the Constitution of July 1908. Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918) oversaw a period of decline in the power and extent of the Empire

Wilhelm Opens Reichstag
Kaiser Wilhelm II opening the White Hall of Berlin Castle (Reichstag). Date: 25 June 1888

Maratha Family, India
A superb photographic postcard depicting a Maratha Family. A Maratha is a member of one of the major Hindu Kshatriya (warrior) groups (castes)

Social Scenes / India
A ruling prince of Western India with his vassals Date: 19th century

Washington, DC, Supreme Court Building

Visit of German Kaiser to Turkey
The Visit of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II to Turkey for an official state meeting with Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918). They are visiting the German School at Constantinople

Turkey - Visit of ther Kaiser Wilhelm II
The visit of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II (with his wife Augusta Viktoria) to meet with the Turkish Sultan, Abdul Hamid II (1842 - 1918)

The Ruling Princes of India

Etats-Generaux
Louis XII, though ruling as autocratically as most kings, finds it prudent to consult his subjects from time to time : he holds a seance of the states-general at Tours

Milan I King of Serbia
Milan I, previously ruling as prince Milan Obrenovich IV, is formally installed as king Milan I : seven years later to the day he will abdicate in favour of his son Alexander

Planets - Title Page
Title page of Planetarum effectus, showing Jove/Zeus with eagle and thunderbolts, ruling the heavens of which he has a cosmic blueprint with the zodiacal signs

Crown Prince of Germany
FRIEDRICH WILHELM The future Friedrich III of Germany while still Crown Prince of Germany. Married to Princess Vicky of GB he died after ruling only 3 months

Catherina Sforza
CATHERINA SFORZA wife of Giovanni Maria Sforza, Italian noble of the ruling house of Milano

Naples Insurrection 2
Rioting against the ruling regime leads to bitter fighting in the streets of Naples

French Capture Hova Camp
The French capture a Hova camp, the ruling native tribe

Anne De Beaujeu
ANNE DE BEAUJEU (or DE FRANCE) daughter of Louis XI, regent during the minority of her brother Charles VIII, ruling firmly, bravely and wisely

Pyne - Admiral
AN ADMIRAL Britannia survives by ruling the waves, and her admirals are her greatest heroes. This one wears full uniform with the Order of the Bath

Roman Dictatorship instituted
The Roman Dictatorship (Magister Populi or Master of the People) is instituted for crisis situations or special purposes, ruling with supreme power for a set period

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"From Smoke Balls to Stamps: A Glimpse into the World of Ruling" In 1893, the Carbolic Smoke Ball ruled as a peculiar remedy, promising protection against influenza. Meanwhile, Hobbes' Leviathan stood tall on its frontis page, symbolizing absolute power and authority. A controversial figure in Russian history, Rasputin's caricature portrayed his alleged influence over ruling circles. On the other side of the world, during WW1, the Maharajah of Mysore played a significant role in ruling his kingdom amidst global turmoil. The famous Judgment of Solomon painting depicted wise ruling by King Solomon who resolved a dispute between two women claiming motherhood. Similarly, stamps featuring Maharaja Patiala and Bharatpur showcased their rule over princely states with elegance. Centuries earlier in England, King Alfred submitted his laws to the Witan for approval—a pivotal moment illustrating shared governance and collective decision-making. Traveling eastward to Ottoman Empire revealed Janissary Agha and Kadi Lechke as functionaries entrusted with maintaining order under imperial rule. At Hurlingham Club in Fulham or amidst Natalia Rioters Events in Russia during Peter The Great's reign—rulers took moments to stroll or dealt with challenging events while upholding their authority. Lastly, Charlemagne's hearing news event highlighted France's ruler staying informed about important matters that shaped his kingdom’s destiny back in 768 AD Charles era. Through these glimpses into various historical periods and regions worldwide—from smoke balls to oil paintings—we witness different facets of ruling; be it through legal judgments or symbols like stamps or even rulers taking leisurely strolls. Each hint offers us insights into how individuals exerted control and governed societies throughout time.