European Collection (#100)

Vasco da Gama portrait, with his autograph. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Emperor Henry IV defying Hildebrand
Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV arguing with Pope Gregory VII at Worms, 1076. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Printing the Gutenberg Bible, 1453
The first proof sheet from Gutenbergs press, 1453. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hannibal meets with Gauls on his way to invade Rome
Gauls refuse to ally with Hannibals army against Rome, 218 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Medieval prince and his attendants
Prince, page, and a nobleman of the 14th century. Antique hand-colored print

Medieval mother and her newborn infant
Newborn child in a ladys bedroom, with maid-servants assisting, 1400s. Hand-colored 19th century woodcut reproduction of a manuscript miniature illustration

Medieval juggler and minstrels
Minstrels and jugglers performing at a royal court, Middle Ages. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Medieval milking and churning
Peasants milking cows and a goat, and churning butter, 1100s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

Medieval school
Students in a school in the Middle Ages, 1338-1344. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a miniature illustration from MS Bodleian Misc. 264

Medieval walled town in the Swiss Alps
Alpine town of Coire, or Chur, Switzerland. Hand-colored 19th-century reproduction of an earlier illustration

Traders bartering in the Middle Ages
Medieval merchants bartering and a farmer trading his sheep, 1300s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a miniature

Medieval crossbow
Genoese archer winding up, or bending, his cross-bow. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Alpine mountain-climbers, 1800s
Mountaineers on a couloir in the Alps, circa 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mountaineering in the Alps, 1800s
Breaking through an ice-bridge in the Alps, circa 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Scots housewife preparing haggis, 1800s
Chopping the ingredients for haggis in Scotland, 1800s Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century E. A. Abbey illustration

Coffee-making machine, 1800s
Napiers coffee-distilling apparatus, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of an illustration

Country life in medieval Europe
Country life in France in the late Middle Ages. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 1517 edition of Virgil published in Lyons

Formal garden of the late Middle Ages
Spring work in a European formal garden with raised beds, about 1590. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

Peace of Westphalia, ending the Thirty Years War, 1648
Dutch celebrating the Treaty of Westphalia, ending the Thirty Years War, 1648. Printed color halftone reproduction of a painting by Flindt

Franco-Prussian War refugees, 1870
Flight of French peasants during the Franco-Prussian War, 1870. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Congress of Vienna, ending the Napoleonic Wars, 1814-1815
European statesmen meeting at the Congress of Vienna to close the Napoleonic Wars, 1815. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of a 19th-century painting

Loss of Marshal Lannes in the French defeat near Vienna, 1809
Napoleon with Marshal Lannes, mortally wounded at Essling, 1809. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Invasion of Spain by Napoleons army
French cavalry fording a river during their invasion of Spain, Napoleonic Wars. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Vikings battling natives on the coast of Vinland
Freydis defends her fellow Norse settlers from Native Americans, or Skraelings, 1009. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Vikings discovering Vinland
Norse settlers Thorfin and Gudrida landing on Vinland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Norse settlers in battle with New World natives
Viking expedition leader Thorwald fatally wounded by natives on the coast of Canada, 1002 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sharing an umbrella, England, 1800s
Couple walking in the rain on an English city street, 1800s. Printed color lithograph reproduction of an illustration

Edward III in the Hundred Years War
King Edward III of England leading the English army across the Somme in France. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Shops in a medieval French town
Apothecary, barber, furrier, and tailor shops along a street in the 1400s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

Clergy collecting tax from medieval merchants
Tax on markets levied by a member of the clergy, Tournay, France, 1400s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

Making coins in the Middle Ages
Medieval coiners in their workshop. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

Medieval English court of law
Court of Kings Bench, London, 1400s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 15th-century illuminated manuscript

Medieval manor and fields
Arrangement of manor lands and a farming village in the late Middle Ages. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Knights of the time of the Norman Conquest, 1066
Knights in armor prepared for battle at the time of the Norman invasion of England, 1066. Antique hand-colored print

Celtic cross
Celtic sunwheel cross at Rostrevor, Northern Ireland. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

William Caxton, the first English printer
William Caxton examining his first proof sheet in Westminster Abbey, England, 1475. Printed reproduction of a color lithograph illustration

Lord Randolph Churchill, father of Winston Churchill
Lord Randolph Henry Spencer Churchill, Member of Parliament, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

People in Elizabethan England
English merchant (left), noble, and a lady-in-waiting for Elizabeth I. Antique hand-colored print

Sir Francis Drake
Admiral Francis Drake, first Englishman to sail around the world. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Thames docks in the 1800s
Houses of Parliament and Westminster from across the Thames, London, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Druids cutting mistletoe
Druid priests gathering mistletoe, observed by Roman soldiers. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Early cannon used in battle, early 1500s
English artillery in action during the reign of Henry VIII. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Anglo-Saxon warriors, circa 900 A. D
Anglo-Saxon warriors of the tenth century, British Isles. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Women in 16th-century England
Lady of the court and a country woman during the reign of Elizabeth I, 1572. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

Tower of London in the late 1500s
Tower of London in Elizabethan England. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 1597 chart

Irish feast in olden days
Banquet in ancient Ireland Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Celtic ruins in western Ireland
Archaic beehive huts, Fort of the Wolves on the west coast of Ireland. Hand-colored engraving

Battle of Crecy, Hundred Years War
Archers and knights at the Battle of Crecy, France, Hundred Years War, 1346. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

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"Journey through European history: From ancient empires to modern movements" Step back in time with an antique map of Britain under the Anglo Saxons, revealing the roots of a nation that would shape Europe's destiny. Explore the grandeur of ancient Rome through a meticulously detailed map, transporting you to a world of gladiators and emperors. Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of Johannes Brahms, a musical genius whose compositions continue to captivate audiences across Europe. Marvel at the intricate illustrations within the Book of Kells, where St. Matthew comes alive on parchment, showcasing Ireland's rich artistic heritage. Unravel the epic tale depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry as it portrays William the Conqueror's triumph over England during the Norman Conquest. Trace your fingers along a map from 1066, tracing England's transformation amidst political upheaval and territorial shifts. Witness Scotland's evolution through time with a glimpse into its 1870s map - every contour telling stories of resilience and cultural diversity. Delve deeper into English history with another map from centuries later; witness how borders shifted but traditions endured throughout this dynamic land. Celebrate women's empowerment by leafing through an English suffragette feminist newspaper from 1908 - testament to brave individuals who fought for equality against all odds. Journey even further back in time to Ancient Greece and its colonies around Aegean; discover their profound influence on philosophy, art, and governance that shaped Western civilization. Feel awe-struck by Druridge Bay’s dramatic expanse of sand dunes nestled within Northumberland – nature’s masterpiece framing picturesque beaches that have witnessed countless tales unfold over centuries past. Finally, gaze upon Medieval Europe at Crusades' inception; envision knights clad in armor embarking on holy quests while kingdoms clashed for power and faith across these storied lands. European history is an enchanting tapestry woven together by diverse cultures, momentous events, and the indomitable spirit of its people.