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Camille Desmoulins at the Palais Royal in Paris, France on the 12th of July 1789. Vintage etching circa mid 19th century. Desmoulins leapt onto a table outside the Cafe du Foy and delivered a call to arms. -
New uniforms from France -
Antique image from French magazine, Estates General of 1789 -
The Palace of Versailles was the principal royal residence of France from 1682 until the French Revolution in 1789. It was originally a small hunting lodge built by Louis XIII in 1623 but was extensively expanded and redesigned by his son, Louis XIV, who moved the French court and government there in 1682. -
The Storming of the Bastille occurred in Paris, France, on the afternoon of 14 July 1789. The medieval fortress, armory, and political prison in Paris known as the Bastille represented royal authority in the centre of Paris. Original edition from my own archives Source : Correo de Ultramar 1868 -
Antique image from French magazine, Estates General of 1789 -
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The Storming of the Bastille occurred in Paris, France, on the afternoon of 14 July 1789. The medieval fortress, armory, and political prison in Paris known as the Bastille represented royal authority in the centre of Paris. Original edition from my own archives Source : "Allgemeine Weltgeschichte" 1898 -
French Revolution -The Estates General of 1789 was the first meeting since 1614 of the French Estates- a general assembly representing the French estates of the realm: (First Estate), the nobles (Second Estate), and the common people (Third Estate). -
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The Storming of the Bastille occurred in Paris, France, on the afternoon of 14 July 1789. The medieval fortress, armory, and political prison in Paris known as the Bastille represented royal authority in the centre of Paris. Drawing F. Lix - Graveur : Barbant Original edition from my own archives Illustrierte Geschichte 1883 -
Illustration of a Revolution. 20th June, 1789. The meeting of the deputies of the National Assembly during the signing of the Tennis Court Oath, in Versailles. -
French citizens revolted against the monarchy by storming the Bastille prison and freeing the prisoners during the French Revolution July 14, 1789. 18th Century French history. Illustration published in 1868. Source: Original edition is from my own archives. Copyright has expired and is in Public Domain. -
Antique illustration of French civilian and military schools: Special army school uniforms -
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A large crowd of people gather to watch the boat race on the Thames some on the beams under Barnes Bridge. -
Crossing the Alps -
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a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and its associated wars. -
His hundred days -
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Humanism is based on the educational ideal of Ancient Greek thinking and acting in the awareness of human dignity; striving for humanity. Illustration from 19th century. -
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The great leader of the age of Enlightenment -
Men of Progress: group portrait of the great American inventors of the Victorian Age -
Germany invades Poland.
Britain France declare war on Germany. -
Winston Churchill becomes our new Prime Minister -
Women successfully take on mens jobs to support the war effort -
The allies win the Battle of El Alamein in North America -
Victory over Japan. Japan surrenders after atomic bombs destroy Hiroshima and Nagasak