Colonial history Collection (#77)

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Colonial history Collection: Atares Castle, (1764), 1920s

Atares Castle, (1764), 1920s
Atares Castle, begun in 1764 by the Governor of the island, Don Antonio Maria Bucarelli. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona

Colonial history Collection: Chorrera Tower, 1920s

Chorrera Tower, 1920s
Tower of the Chorrera. The English landed with some forces and fought until the fortress was surrender. It was defended with admirable value by the Havanero Colonel Don Luis de Aguiar

Colonial history Collection: Capture of the Morro, (1763), 1920s

Capture of the Morro, (1763), 1920s
Capture of the Morro. On June 30 1763, from one to two in the afternoon, the English mines exploded and the Englishmen immediately assaulted the fortress through a small breach(gash)

Colonial history Collection: Map of Benzoni, (1541), 1920s

Map of Benzoni, (1541), 1920s
Map of Benzoni. The traveller Girolano Benzoni, author of this map, was Italian and remained in Havana ten months in 1541

Colonial history Collection: Colon returning to Spain as a prisoner, (16th century), 1920s

Colon returning to Spain as a prisoner, (16th century), 1920s
Christopher Colombus went to Santo Domingo where the colonial settlement had been moved from Isabella. Colombus attempted to resume his governorship, but the people rebelled

Colonial history Collection: Enrique Jose Varona, (1848-1933), 1920s

Enrique Jose Varona, (1848-1933), 1920s
Enrique Jose Varona, educated in Puerto Principe, began his literary career in 1864. In 1874, he moved to Havana, dividing his time between teaching and journalism

Colonial history Collection: Elisto Giberga, (1854-1900), 1920s

Elisto Giberga, (1854-1900), 1920s
Elisto Giberga, born in Matanzas in 1854, was an outstanding lawyer and speaker. Joined the Autonomist party and was elected as member the Parliament in 1888

Colonial history Collection: General Ramon Blanco, 1st Marquis of Pena Plata (1833-1906)

General Ramon Blanco, 1st Marquis of Pena Plata (1833-1906)
Ramon Blanco Erenas Riera y Polo, 1st Marquis of Pena Plata (1833-1906). General Ramon Blanco was a Spanish brigadier and colonial administrator

Colonial history Collection: Prince Rupert, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935

Prince Rupert, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619-1682), a noted German soldier, admiral, scientist, sportsman, colonial governor and amateur artist

Colonial history Collection: The defence of Breeds Hill, Prescott in the redoubt, 1775 (c1880)

The defence of Breeds Hill, Prescott in the redoubt, 1775 (c1880). Colonel William Prescott watching the construction of the rebel fortifications at Breeds Hill before the Battle of Bunker Hill

Colonial history Collection: Plan of the Battle of Bunker Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, 1775 (c1880)

Plan of the Battle of Bunker Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, 1775 (c1880). Showing the first and second positions of the troops

Colonial history Collection: The attack on Sullivans Island, South Carolina, 1776 (c1880)

The attack on Sullivans Island, South Carolina, 1776 (c1880). British warships bombarding the colonial fort at Sullivans Island during the American Revolutionary War

Colonial history Collection: Arrest of General Richard Prescott, 1777 (c1880)

Arrest of General Richard Prescott, 1777 (c1880). British General Richard Prescott was captured by a small band of colonial soldiers at a farm on Rhode Island on 10th July 1777

Colonial history Collection: Sir Edmund Andros, English colonial governor in America, 17th century (c1880)

Sir Edmund Andros, English colonial governor in America, 17th century (c1880). Andros (1637-1714) served as Governor of the Dominion of New England from 1686 until 1689

Colonial history Collection: Mrs Rowlandson and the Indians, 1676 (c1880)

Mrs Rowlandson and the Indians, 1676 (c1880). The wife of a Puritan minister, Mary Rowlandson (c1637-1711) was a colonist living in the frontier village of Lancaster, Massachusetts

Colonial history Collection: Peter Stuyvesant, Dutch soldier and colonial administrator, c1660 (c1880). Artist: Whymper

Peter Stuyvesant, Dutch soldier and colonial administrator, c1660 (c1880). Artist: Whymper
Peter Stuyvesant, Dutch soldier and colonial administrator, c1660 (c1880). Stuyvesant (c1612-1672) was the last Director-General of the Dutch North American colony of Hew Netherland

Colonial history Collection: John Endecott, 17th century English colonial governor, magistrate and soldier in America, c1880

John Endecott, 17th century English colonial governor, magistrate and soldier in America, c1880. Endecott (c1588-1665) led a group of Puritan settlers that arrived in Massachusetts from England in

Colonial history Collection: Lord Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving the sons of Tippoo Saib as hostages, 1816. Artist: I Brown

Lord Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving the sons of Tippoo Saib as hostages, 1816. Artist: I Brown
Lord Cornwallis (1738-1805) receiving the sons of Tippoo Saib as hostages, 1816. Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was a British military commander and colonial governor

Colonial history Collection: Single Action of in las Palmas, (1875), 1920s

Single Action of in las Palmas, (1875), 1920s
Single action of Palma. This fierce combat took place in the Villas in 1875 between the forces of Cuban Colonel Cecilio Gonzalez and the spanish cavalry commanded by commander Jul

Colonial history Collection: Departure of Spanish troops, (1870s), 1920s

Departure of Spanish troops, (1870s), 1920s
Departure of Spanish troops for combat from the station de Villanueva in Havana to the villas. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

Colonial history Collection: Old market of Santiago de Cuba, (19th century), 1920s

Old market of Santiago de Cuba, (19th century), 1920s
Old market of Santiago of Cuba. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana

Colonial history Collection: Old Cathedral of Santiago de Cuba, (1523), 1920s

Old Cathedral of Santiago de Cuba, (1523), 1920s
Old Cathedral of Santiago.The first cathedral of Santiago de Cuba was erected in 1523 and construction began on the large Cathedral in 1810

Colonial history Collection: The Cristina old market, (19th century), 1920s

The Cristina old market, (19th century), 1920s
Old Market of Cristina, Cuba. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana

Colonial history Collection: Docks of San Francisco, (19th century), 1920s

Docks of San Francisco, (19th century), 1920s
Docks of San Francisco. Near the ancient square of San Francisco and the convent with the same name. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

Colonial history Collection: The old way of travelling, (19th century), 1920s

The old way of travelling, (19th century), 1920s
People in Baracoa travelling on oxen. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana

Colonial history Collection: General Bartolome Maso (1830-1907), c1910

General Bartolome Maso (1830-1907), c1910. Maso was a Cuban politician and patriot for Cuban independence from the colonial power of Spain; and later President of the Republic in Arms

Colonial history Collection: Antonio Maria Bucareli (1717-1779), Spanish soldier and statesman, c1910)

Antonio Maria Bucareli (1717-1779), Spanish soldier and statesman, c1910)
Antonio Maria Bucareli (1717-1779), Spanish soldier and statesman, (c1910), Noted for his excellent administration as the prudent and humane colonial viceroy of New Spain (Mexico) from 1771 to 1779

Colonial history Collection: Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1872

Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1872. Originally built and inhabited by the colonial government of Pennsylvania (as reflected in its original name, Pennsylvania State House)

Colonial history Collection: History of the Zouaves in Africa, in the Crimea and in Italy, (19th century)

History of the Zouaves in Africa, in the Crimea and in Italy, (19th century). In the summer of 1830 a number of Zouaoua tendered their services to the French colonial army

Colonial history Collection: Mask from Java, Indonesia

Mask from Java, Indonesia. Much of Indonesian history took place on Java. It was the center of powerful Hindu-Buddhist empires, the Islamic sultanates, and the core of the colonial Dutch East Indies

Colonial history Collection: Mask from Java of Man with Gold Teeth

Mask from Java of Man with Gold Teeth. Much of Indonesian history took place on Java. It was the center of powerful Hindu-Buddhist empires, the Islamic sultanates

Colonial history Collection: Mask from Java

Mask from Java. Much of Indonesian history took place on Java. It was the center of powerful Hindu-Buddhist empires, the Islamic sultanates, and the core of the colonial Dutch East Indies

Colonial history Collection: The Messenger of Peace, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain

The Messenger of Peace, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Messenger of Peace, 1887. The radical Liberal, Joseph Chamberlain, is here the Messenger of Peace. He had become the Conservatives Colonial Secretary

Colonial history Collection: Illustration of the book by Emile Lavisse 'Tu will soldier', Armand Colin 1899

Illustration of the book by Emile Lavisse "Tu will soldier", Armand Colin 1899
PCT4286821 Illustration of the book by Emile Lavisse "Tu will soldier", Armand Colin 1899; (add.info.: French colonial army of africa)

Colonial history Collection: Bir Rashid in Barh el Gazel, Chad, French legionnaire colonial soldiers on patrol. postcard 1910

Bir Rashid in Barh el Gazel, Chad, French legionnaire colonial soldiers on patrol. postcard 1910
5305128 Bir Rashid in Barh el Gazel, Chad, French legionnaire colonial soldiers on patrol. postcard 1910 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Bir Rashid in Barh el Gazel, Chad)

Colonial history Collection: French legionnaire colonial soldiers resting in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910

French legionnaire colonial soldiers resting in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910
5305157 French legionnaire colonial soldiers resting in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldiers resting in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria)

French legionnaire colonial soldiers resting in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910
5305150 French legionnaire colonial soldiers resting in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1910; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldiers resting in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria)

Colonial history Collection: French legionnaire colonial soldiers on patrol near the Atlas Mountains, Morocco. postcard 1909

French legionnaire colonial soldiers on patrol near the Atlas Mountains, Morocco. postcard 1909
5305108 French legionnaire colonial soldiers on patrol near the Atlas Mountains, Morocco. postcard 1909; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldiers on patrol near the Atlas Mountains, Morocco)

Colonial history Collection: French legionnaire colonial soldiers at a base in Casablanca, Morocco. postcard 1905

French legionnaire colonial soldiers at a base in Casablanca, Morocco. postcard 1905
5305093 French legionnaire colonial soldiers at a base in Casablanca, Morocco. postcard 1905; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldiers at a base in Casablanca, Morocco)

Colonial history Collection: French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria

French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria
5305075 French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldier depicted on a postcard 1895 Algeria); Universal History Archive/UIG

Colonial history Collection: The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1812 (oil painting)

The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1812 (oil painting)
7337656 The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1812 (oil painting) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 67.3x108 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Colonial history Collection: The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1779 (oil painting)

The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1779 (oil painting)
7337655 The Battle of Quiberon Bay, 20 November 1759, 1779 (oil painting) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 114.3x182.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Dominic Serres)

Colonial history Collection: The arrest of Governor Andros during the 1689 Boston revolt. Sir Edmund Andros, 1637 - 1714

The arrest of Governor Andros during the 1689 Boston revolt. Sir Edmund Andros, 1637 - 1714
UIG5419631 The arrest of Governor Andros during the 1689 Boston revolt. Sir Edmund Andros, 1637 - 1714. English colonial administrator in North America

Colonial history Collection: Elderly Vietnamese woman. 1895 (photo)

Elderly Vietnamese woman. 1895 (photo)
5669253 Elderly Vietnamese woman. 1895 (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG

Colonial history Collection: French colonial worker carrying meat to market on a wheelbarrow, Vietnam. 1895 (photo)

French colonial worker carrying meat to market on a wheelbarrow, Vietnam. 1895 (photo)
5669211 French colonial worker carrying meat to market on a wheelbarrow, Vietnam. 1895 (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG

Colonial history Collection: Sir Henry Parkes, 1815 - 1896

Sir Henry Parkes, 1815 - 1896
3083275 Sir Henry Parkes, 1815 - 1896.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonial Australian politician and Premier of the Colony of New South Wales)

Colonial history Collection: Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard, 1858 - 1945, aka Sir Frederick Lugard

Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard, 1858 - 1945, aka Sir Frederick Lugard
3083273 Frederick John Dealtry Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard, 1858 - 1945, aka Sir Frederick Lugard.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British soldier, mercenary)

Colonial history Collection: Lord Augustus William Frederick Spencer Loftus, 1817 - 1904

Lord Augustus William Frederick Spencer Loftus, 1817 - 1904
3062100 Lord Augustus William Frederick Spencer Loftus, 1817 - 1904.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British diplomat and colonial administrator, 15th Governor of New South Wales)

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