Turks Collection (#21)

Napoleons invasion of Egypt, artwork
Napoleons invasion of Egypt. 1799 satirical artwork by William Baillie entitled Seige de la Colonne de Pompee-Science in the Pillory, showing Napoleons invasion of Egypt

Turkey. Central Anatolia. Nevsehir. Uchisar
TURKEY. CENTRAL ANATOLIA. NEVSEHIR. Uchisar. G� e National Park. Land formations and troglodyte village

TURKEY. CENTRAL ANATOLIA. CORUM. Bogazkale. Hattusa. Wall

TOLEDO, Juan de (1611-1665). Naval Battle between Spanish and Turks. mid. 17th c. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum

TURKEY. THRACE. ISTANBUL. Istanbul. Yerebatan or Basilica Cistern (532). Architecture

Battle of Aboukir (25th July 1799). Napoleon defeats the Turks. Etching. FRANCE. Paris. Biblioth豵 e des Arts D飯 ratifs (Decorative Arts Library)

Battle between Turks and Christians. Jacopo Robusti, called Il Tintoretto (1518-1594). Oil On Canvas, c.1588 / 89

Crusades. Naval battle of Embro (1346) in which the Knights of Rhodes defeated the Turks. After an original painting by Eug讥 Lepoittevin (1842). Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Versailles

Polish Officers Hanged
Captured Polish officers siding with the Turks against the Russian oppressors of their country are hanged by the Russians as traitors Date: 1878

Turkey - Venerable Turks surrounded by postage stamps
Turkey - Venerable Turks (Anatolian Farm workers - now retired!) surrounded by Turkish postage stamps Date: circa 1903

Uneasy Turks. Illustration shows two turkeys, one dressed as a Turk standing among smoking bombs and pumpkins, beneath clouds that rain axes, bombs, vegetables, pies, and rifles upon them

Maltese watch-tower on limestone cliffs above Gnejna Bay. Originally a lookout post for raiding corsairs / Ottoman Turks, c. 1550 Date: 2011

Constantinople Fall - 1
The Turks blockade the city. Date: 10 November 1452

Constantinople Fall - 6
The emperor Constantinus XI Paleologus is last seen fighting as the gates of the city fall to the Turks. Date: 29 May 1453

Italian Troops capture Ottoman Standard
Italo-Turkish War - Libya - The flag of the Prophet captured by Italian soldiers during fighting on October 26th 1911 Date: 1911

Turks Enter Larissa 1897
Turkish troops enter Larissa after the Greeks had abondoned it on the 23rd April 1897. Date: 1897

Turkish troops surrendering to British near Kirkuk, WW1
Turkish troops surrendering to a British outpost near Kirkuk, Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during the First World War. Date: May 1918

French submarine Turquoise renamed, Turkey, WW1
The French submarine Turquoise, captured by Ottoman forces, renamed Mustacip Onbasi and commissioned for operations in the Black Sea during the First World War. Date: late 1915

Captured Turkish pontoons, Ismailia, Egypt, WW1
Some of the 25 Turkish pontoons captured at Ismailia, Egypt, during action on the Suez Canel on 3-4 February 1915, when the Turks attempted to cross the canal. The pontoons were destroyed

General Townshend, British Indian Army officer
General Sir Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend (1861-1924), British Indian Army officer. During the First World War he commanded an Anglo-Indian force against the Turks in Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq)

Turks Build Boat Bridge
In the course of their war with Russia, the Turks build a bridge of boats to enable them to cross the Danube from Tschaiten to Widdin. Logs are laid from one boat to another. Date: 1877

French Invade Algeria
BATTLE OF STAOUELI The French land here, and after defeating an army of Turks and Arabs, march on to take Algiers Date: 14 June 1830

Mongols Vs Turks C14Th
One of the many battles between Timur (Tamerlane) and his Mongols against the Turks. Date: 14th century

Turks Groundhopper (Tetrix tuerki) adult, Italy, august

Gott Strafe the Turks by George Ranstead
A British soldier in tropical uniform including pith helmet struggles with his kit through the heat. Its likely he is part of the Army defending Suez or is part of the Gallipoli Campaign

Bosnia - Sarajevo - Turkish Types
Turkish Types in Sarajevo: A Turkish woman, a Hodja, Turks outside a coffeehouse and a Turk outside his shop

Bosnia - Sarajevo - Three Young Turks
Three young Turkish men drinking black coffee and sharing a long pipe (with a cigarette in the end!!) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Date: 1910s

Sarajevo - Three Young Turks praying

Turkish soldiers marching north of Rheims
Turkish soldiers marching to the north of Rheims during the First World War

Turkish Firemen - Constantinople, Turkey
Buyukdere fire brigade team in their striped uniforms and bobble hats! They surround their highly decorated maual firefighting pump

Beyoglu - Istanbul, Turkey
A street in Beyoglu, Istanbul

A Modern Turkish Lady
A Modern Turkish veiled woman reclining on a wicker couch. The beginning of modern Turks

Jerusalem following capture by the British
Picture of Jerusalem (looking down the Jaffa Road) following the capture of the Holy City from the Turks by the British on 9th December 1917

Armenians celebrate the new constitution
The entrance of the Armenian Church St. Trinity where the Armenians are celebrating the new Constitution, established after the Young Turk Revolution of July 3, 1908

Proclamation of the new Constitution
The Proclamation of the new Constitution established after the Young Turk Revolution of July 3, 1908. The crowd assembled in front of the Town Hall to hear the proclamation by the Inspector General

Armenian schoolchildren celebrate the new constitution
Armenian schoolchildren celebrating the new Constitution, established after the Young Turk Revolution of July 3, 1908

Missolonghi, Western Greece, 1888
Engraving showing Missolonghi, Western Greece, 1888. It was here that George Gordon, Lord Byron, died from marsh fever whilst fighting the Turks in 1824

Party of Cossacks entering Kadikol, Crimean War, 1856
Engraving of a small group of Russian troops on horseback, leaving the Crimea at the cessation of the Crimean War, 1856. Despite defeat by the allied forces of the Turks

Turks Take Larissa
During the war with Turkey, the Greeks are driven from Larissa : but at the end of the war it will be handed back to them

War with Turkey
Serbian troops march out of Belgrade to fight the Turks

Turks Take Rhodes
The Ottoman empire has another go at Rhodes, and this time they are successful : the Knights of St John are defeated and expelled, and the island is under Turkish rule

Turks Besiege Rhodes
Having taken Constantinople, the Turks turn their eyes on Rhodes and besiege it, but it is heroically defended by the Hospitallers (Knights of St John) and the Turks retire

Greek Learning
After the fall of Constantinople to the Turks, Greek scholars flee to the west : the Medici family of Firenze (Florence) are particularly welcoming

Prince George in Crete
Prince George, son of the king of Greece, arrives in Crete as High Commissioner after the Turks have been expelled. He is welcomed enthusiastically by the populace

Herzegovina Revolts
Insurrection of Herzegovina against Ottoman rule : Turks under Cenghed-Bey attack the insurgents on mount Beteliza

D aubusson at Rhodes
During the siege of Rhodes by the Turks, Pierre d Aubusson, Grand Master of the defending Knights Hospitallers, offers the command to his brother Antoine

Turks Quit Belgrade
The Turkish forces of occupation evacuate Belgrade, which will now become the capital of Serbia, and eventually of Yugoslavia

Crete Revolt - 4
The battle of Saint-Hieromeli is one of many bitter engagements between the insurgents and the Turks, but the insurrection will ultimately fail

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"Turks: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Legacy" Embarking on a journey through time, we uncover the captivating stories woven into the fabric of Turks. From the haunting echoes of HMS Iron Duke and the Great Fire of Smyrna in 1922 to the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire depicted on Map 16C, this land has witnessed both triumphs and tragedies. As our gaze shifts to the vibrant buildings adorning Turks and Caicos islands, we are transported to a world where colors dance with joy against azure skies. Yet beneath this picturesque facade lies a history etched in bloodshed - like the Siege of Vienna by Turks in 1683 during the Battle of Kahlenberg - reminding us that beauty often emerges from adversity. In Zaporozhye's Cossack Museum, a painting captures an enigmatic tale linking Ukraine and its Turkish counterparts. It serves as a reminder that cultures intertwine even amidst conflict. Bulgaria's sword custom further illustrates how traditions shape identities across borders. The Siege of Malta in 1565 stands as an indomitable testament to resilience against overwhelming odds. Jan III Sobieski's valiant leadership shines through as he repels invaders during this historic battle - forever etching his name into legend. No exploration would be complete without acknowledging Constantinople's fateful siege; it was here that empires clashed, leaving an indelible mark on history. Sultan Murad IV Ghazi ruled over these lands with authority while Sultan Osman II left behind tales shrouded in mystery. Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg's presence resonates within Corfu's ancient walls, bridging gaps between cultures past and present. This Greek island becomes a meeting point for diverse narratives converging under one sky. They have traversed tumultuous paths throughout centuries – their story is one defined by conquests and cultural exchange alike.