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Battle of Blenheim 1704BATTLE OF BLENHEIM Brigadier Rose leads the British infantry to the assault, whilst Marlborough was leading the cavalry
Duke of MarlboroughJOHN CHURCHILL, duke of MARLBOROUGH, brilliant military commander who, with prince Eugen of Savoy, defeated the French in the war of the Spanish Succession
100 Years of the Napoleonic Code in France - 1804-1904Postcard commemorating 100 Years of the Napoleonic Code in France - 1804-1904. A family dynasty stretching from Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) through to Victor, Prince Napoleon
Holland Submarine 1900Irish inventor Holland, funded by the Fenians, produces a succession of successful submarines in America; the Holland is shown at anchor in New York harbour
War of Jenkins EarVernon takes Porto Bello (now in Panama) from the Spanish during the War of Jenkins Ear
BATTLE OF DENAIN 1712BATTLE OF DENAIN The French under Villars attack the allied camp and inflict a serious defeat Date: 24 July 1712
Battle of BlenheimBATTLE OF BLENHEIM - the French commander marechal Tallard, captured, makes his submission to Marlborough. This is the decisive battle of the war
John Churchill / MiniatureJOHN CHURCHILL Duke of Marlborough, Commander in Chief over the armies of England and Holland in the war of the Spanish Succession
Charles Duke of GraftonCHARLES FITZROY, second duke of GRAFTON grandsonn of Charles II and Barbara Villiers : statesman who held a succession of offices
The Chevalier de Saint-George of the ship Invincible surrenders his sword to Admiral Anson after the First Battle of Cape Finisterre between Great Britain and France, 14 May 1747
King James II throwing Great Seal into the River ThamesKing James II throwing Great Seal of England into the River Thames near Whitehall. The Seal was used for stamping the kings assent on all important documents
King George II at the Battle of Dettingen, Electorate of Mainz, Holy Roman Empire (present-day Bavaria, Germany), 27 June 1743, part of the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748)
The Capture of Gibraltar by Anglo-Dutch forces, 1 to 4 August 1704, part of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). Date: 1704
The Battle of Blenheim (or Blindheim), Hochstadt, Germany, 13 August 1704, part of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). Date: 1704
Map of the Battle of Blenheim (or Blindheim), Hochstadt, Germany, 13 August 1704, part of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). Date: 1704
Kings Progress - British Royalty from William the Conqueror through to King George Vi
Decima to King Charles II's death by de ArenesHistory of Spain. Decima to King Charles II's death by Francisco de Asprer y de Arenes. Tears of Love, shed by the eminent City of Barcelona
Death of Charles II of Spain (1661-1700). Tears of Love, shed by the eminent City of Barcelona... in the magnificent mourning rituals dedicated to the beloved
History of Spain. Death of Charles II of Spain (1661-1700)Death of Charles II of Spain (1661-1700). Official days of mourning in the city of Barcelona. Tears of Love, shed by the eminent City of Barcelona
Tears of Love, shed by the eminent City of Barcelona... in the magnificent mourning rituals dedicated to the beloved and venerated memory of her deceased King and Lord
Lady Jane Grey becomes Queen, on 10 July 1553 Date: 1553
The Embarkation Of The Black Watch To FontenoyThis painting depicts the Black Watch, a Scottish infantry regiment, boarding ships destined for Belgium, for the forthcoming battle of Fontenoy
Joanna la Beltraneja (1462-1530). Spanish Infanta, heiress of the Kingdom of Castile. Queen of Portugal as the wife of King Alfonso V. Illustration by Letre. Detail. Lithography
Queen Mary, wife of King George VQueen Mary was born Mary of Teck (1867-1953). She became Queen consort and Empress of India when her husband George V acceded to the throne in 1910, until his death in 1936. Date: circa 1910
Beating the Charge at the Battle of Dettingen, 27 June 1743 Date: 1743
Prince Henry removing the crown from his father's pillowPrince Henry (Henry V) removing the crown from his father's pillow (Henry IV). 1413
Royal Royalty British Berkshire Crowd Horsesroyal, royalty, british, berkshire, crowd, horses, formal, ceremony, succession, proclaiming, accession, king, george, windsor, death, father, edward, vii, proclamation, statue, queen, victoria, may
FELIPE V INSTALLEDWhen Carlos II dies with no heir, the duc d'Anjou, grandson of Louis XIV, is installed as Felipe V, triggering the War of the Spanish Succession. Date: 16 November 1700
PRINCE EUGEN LIES STATEThe body of Prinz Eugen of Savoy, general who shared the honours of the Spanish Succession War with duke of Marlborough, lies in state surrounded by tokens. Date: 1736
BATTLE OF MALPLAQUET The Allies under Marlborough and Prince Eugene defeat the French under Villars but with heavy losses - the 18th century's bloodiest battle Date: 11 September 1709
EDISON'S KINETOSCOPE Reproducing to the eye the effect of human motion by means of a swift and graded succession of pictures'. Date: 1894
General John Richmond Webbs attack on the French army, Battle of Wijnendale (present-day Flanders, Belgium), 28 September 1708, part of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). Date: 1708
Louis Francois, Duke de Boufflers, Marshal of France (1644-1711), French soldier who fought in many battles and military campaigns
The Duke of Marlborough in danger, Battle of Ramillies, Spanish Netherlands (present-day Belgium), 23 May 1706, part of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). Date: 1706
Rescue of the Duchess di Popoli by the Earl of Peterborough during the Siege of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 14 September to 19 October 1705, part of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714)
The Torbay forcing the boom at the Battle of Vigo Bay, Galicia, Spain, 23 October 1702, part of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). Date: 1702
The Salute at the Battle of Fontenoy, 11 May 1745, during the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748). Date: 1745
Parliament declares the British throne vacant, 1688Parliament declares the British throne vacant after the flight of James II in 1688. 1688
Cartoon, The Last Chance! Lord Cairns (Arthur William Cairns, 2nd Earl Cairns) succeeded to the title on the death of his father on 2 April 1885. 1885
Cartoon, Lord Cairns, In A New PartCartoon, Lord Cairns (Arthur William Cairns, 2nd Earl Cairns) - In A New Part. He had just succeeded to the title on the death of his father. 1885
Peace of Utrecht, celebrations in London, procession to St Pauls Cathedral, showing a large choir of children on stands in The Strand, singing hymns to Queen Anne
King James IIs flight from Ireland after his defeat by William of Orange at the Battle of the Boyne. Date: 1690
The Surrender of LouisbourgBritish soldiers march forward in regiment, attacking the city of Louisbourg in Ile-Royal during the War of Austrian Succession
Battle at Rio de Janeiro harbourRene Duguay Trouin captured the port city of Rio de Janeiro on 21 September 1711 (which had previously been considered impregnable) during the War of the Spanish Succession
The Battle of Ramillies, War of the Spanish SuccessionThe Battle of Ramillies (23 May 1706) during the War of the Spanish Succession. 1706
The Princes in the Tower - Edward V & Duke of YorkThe Princes in the Tower - Edward V of England and Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York, the only sons of Edward IV of England and Elizabeth Woodville alive at the time of their fathers death
Harold swears fealty to Duke WilliamAllegedly after being shipwrecked on the French coast in 1064 (a date highly disputed amongst historians), The Bayeux Tapestry, and other Norman sources
BATTLE OF RAMILLIES Marlborough and Prince Eugene inflict an overwhelming defeat on the French army commanded by Marshal Villeroy Date: 23 May 1706
ROCK STRATA SECTIONSA diagrammatic section showing the order of succession of rock strata in the earths crust
PIX FOR MUTOSCOPETaking photographs for the mutoscope requires a camera capable of taking a great many pictures in rapid succession, which will later, when projected, suggest movement. Date: circa 1897
GEORGE II / DETTINGEN 1743GEORGE II, KING OF ENGLAND leads his men into battle, successfully defeating a much larger French army at Dettingen during the Austrian Succession War Date: 27 June 1743
Paris BridgesA succession of Paris bridges - Pont Saint-Charles - Petit Pont - Pont Saint-Michel, viewed from beneath the Pont au Double Date: 1838
BATTLE OF FONTENOY Though initially successful, the British, let down by their Dutch allies, lose the day to the French who proceed to take Tournai Date: 11 May 1745
SPANISH. SUC. WAR / RAMILLESBATTLE OF RAMILLIES The British defeat Spanish and Bavarian armies at Ramillies. Date: 23 May 1706
BATTLE OF FONTENOY 1745BATTLE OF FONTENOY British infantry (34th Life Guards) in action at Fontenoy, Belgium. Date: 11 May 1745
GREEN PARK FIREWORKSA fireworks display at Green Park to celebrate the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle which marked the end of the War of Austrian Succession Date: 1748
Lancaster Herald reads the Proclamation of the new MonarchPrince Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) is proclaimed in London and throughout the Empire as the new sovereign, King George VI. Here the Lancaster Herald, Mr. A. G. B
Juan Carlos I. Succession of Franco, 1969Prince Juan Carlos is designed by Francisco Franco successor to the Head of State as a future King. July 21, 1969
The Royal Line of SuccessionThe line of succession from King Egbert to Queen Elizabeth II decorated with a beautiful border by Arthur Wragg. Date: 1953
Folioscope, 1896more popularly known as the flicker-book, it is simply a succession of images which, if the pages are turned with sufficient rapidity, give the illusion of movement. 1896
Macbeth / ApparitionsAct V, Scene I Macbeth is shown an apparition of a succession of eight kings, one of whom is Banquo
The Bonaparte Family (from top left, working across): Charles Bonaparte, Napoleons Father (1746-1785), Laetitia Bonaparte, Napoleons Mother (1750-1836), Cardinal Fesch, Napoleons Uncle (1763-1839)
War of the Succession of Landshut (1503-1505). Siege of KufsWar of the Succession of Landshut (1503-1505). The emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519) takes the territory arround Kufstein as a reward for his mediation in the war between the duchies of Bavaria-Munich
Battle of Turin, 1706. Painting by Joseph Parrocel (1646-170War of Spanish Succession (1701-1714). Battle of Turin, 1706. Painting by Joseph Parrocel (1646-1704). Detail. Museum of the Risorgimento. Turin. Italy
The Portuguese succession crisis of 1580. The fall of Lisbon. Fernando Alvarez de Toledo y Pimentel (1507-1582), 3rd Duke of Alba and supreme commander in Portugal in 1580
William III at the Battle of the Boyne, IrelandWilliam III of Orange at the Battle of the Boyne, where he defeated James II during the War of the English Succession. The battle took place near the town of Drogheda on the east coast of Ireland
Hundred Years War. Breton War of Succession (1341-1364). Battle of Auray of September 29, 1364. Anglo Breton Victory of John V de Montfort over the Franco-Breton side of Charles de Blois
Naval Battle 1704BATTLE OF MALAGA The British & Dutch fleets, commanded by Sir George Rooke, prevent the French and Spanish fleets from joining forces, gaining a strategic victory Date: 24 August 1704
King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) of Siam with eleven of his sonsKing Rama V of Siam (1853-1910) is said to have had about eighty wives and some seventy children in all. He was succeeded by Crown Prince Chowla Maha Vajiravudh who became King Rama VI
Edisons Kinetoscope 2EDISONs KINETOSCOPE " Reproducing to the eye the effect of human motion by means of a swift and graded succession of pictures"
Charles, Duke of Saxe-CoburgCharles Edward, 2nd Duke of Albany, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1884-1954). Charlie became Duke of Saxe-Coburg in 1899. Prince Alfreds only son had died
War of Spanish Succession (1702-1715). Oath of the captains of Barcelona who commands the troops of Antonio de Villarroel, Commander in Chief of the Army of Catalonia. Engraving by Urbadieta and J
War of Spanish Succession (1702-1715). Entry of the troops of Philip V in Barcelona in 1714, opening gaps in the wall of the city with guns and mines, to render the place. Drawing by P
Count Leopold Joseph von Daun (1705-1766), later Prince of Thiano, Austrian filed marshal. Engraving. Portrait. 19th century. Colored
Poor Mr Meeker surrounded by his wifes visitors thingsMr Meeker doesn t object so much to his Wifes entertainments as he does to the way she uses his room for the gentlemans things !! Date: 1906
Ludwing Andreas von Khevenhuller (1683-1744). Austrian field-marshal. Statue. Part of the Maria Theresia monument. By German sculptor Kaspar von Zumbusch, 1888. Vienna. Austria
Louis XV of France (1710-1774). King of France and NavarreLouis XV of France (1710-1774). Louis the Beloved. King of France and Navarre. Louis XV and the Dauphin in the Batlle of Fontenoy, War of the Austrian Succession, 1745. Engraving by Dupre
Blas de Lezo (1689-1741). Spanish admiral. Engraving by ArtuBlas de Lezo (1689-1741). Spanish admiral and one of the greatest commanders and strategists in the history of the Spanish Navy. Engraving by Arturo Carretero. Almanaque de la Ilustracion, 1881
Site of the city of Barcelona, 1705. AnonymousWar of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). Site of the city of Barcelona, 1713-1714. Anonymous. Detail of the defense of the city walls. Private Collection
DUCHESSE BERRY PRISONHere in the citadelle de Blaye la duchesse de Berry was incarcerated after the 1830 revolution, when she sought to obtain the succession for her son Henri, comte de Chambord. Date: 1830 - 1832
Edward VIII ProclamationEDWARD VIII His Proclamation as King of England, dated 21 January 1936. He abdicated on 10 December 1936. Date: 1894 - 1972
Vernon at Cartagena / 1741The Spanish American port of Cartagena besieged by Admiral Vernon. Despite Vernons claims, the operation was a failure, and many men were lost through disease. Date: March 1741
John Churchill / HardingJOHN CHURCHILL Duke of Marlborough, Commander in Chief over the armies of England and Holland in the war of the Spanish Succession Date: 1650 - 1722
MARIA THERESIA 1740 (2)Vienna : the coronation procession of Maria Theresia as Empress, by virtue of the Pragmatic Sanction, an event which will lead to the Austrian Succession War Date: 22 November 1740
