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"The Unforgettable Sites of Battle: From Rorkes Drift to the War of Revolution" Step back in time and witness the historic sites where brave soldiers clashed, shaping the course of history. One such site is Rorkes Drift in South Africa during the Zulu War of 1879. The South Wales Borderers stood firm, defending their position against overwhelming odds. In another corner of history, we find ourselves amidst the chaos of the English Civil War at Naseby. Royalist cavalry charges forward, their colorful litho capturing a moment frozen in time from 1645. Traveling further east, we encounter Emperor Charlemagne leading his forces into battle against the Saxons in 772. This feather drawing from "Historische Memorabilian des In-und Auslandes" depicts an intense clash between two mighty powers. Fast forward to more recent conflicts; let us not forget The Battle of Adwa where Negus Menelik fought valiantly with vibrant colors illuminating this pivotal moment in Ethiopian history. Venturing across continents, we arrive at Pea Ridge, Arkansas in 1889. A vivid color litho showcases soldiers engaged in fierce combat during this significant American Civil War battle. Tel el Kebir stands as a testament to British military prowess during Egypt's tumultuous times. The Black Watch storms through its defenses with unwavering determination and bravery depicted on canvas for eternity. The Battle of Quatre Bras takes us back to Napoleon's era; a gravure captures this clash that shaped Europe's destiny forevermore on that fateful day in 1815. As our journey continues through time, King Sebastian I finds himself captured at Alcacer-Quibir (Ksar el-Kebir) during Morocco's Battle of Three Kings on August 4th, 1578—a turning point for Portugal and its monarchy. Delving deeper into ancient rituals and beliefs brings us to an engraving from "Les mysteres de science.