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LSE4323184: Cartoon by Maurice Thorez (1900-1964) secretary general of the Communist Party, illustration by Jehan Sennep (1894-1982), in “Le diable au palais Bourbon” by Georges Suarez (1890-1944), editions litteraires de France, on paper aravis, Paris. Selva's collection., Sennep, Jean (1894-1982) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4323657: Hassan I (Moulay Hassan, 1836-1894) Sultan of Morocco, received the oaths of loyalty from the chiefs of tribes. During his regne, he managed to preserve the integrity of the territory and resist foreign pressures, while appealing to them to modernize Morocco, which was transformed into endette and under influence. Engraving in “” Le petit journal”” 27/08/1892. Selva's collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4323682: The French deputes, in front of the steps of the National Assembly, kneeling to worship the golden calf, symbol of idolatry and materialism, the illustration testifies to the deception of the savers who learned that their money was used only to pay the salaries of the deputes. Engraving in “” Le petit journal”” 31/12/1892. Selva's collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4323700: Eugene Turpin (1848-1927) chemist, inventor in 1884 of melinite (an explosive), in his cell, accused (wrongly) of having sold his invention to the enemy. He inspires Jules Verne for the character of Thomas Roch in the novel “Face au drapeau””. Engraving in “” Le petit journal”” 21/01/1893. Selva's collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4323817: The triple alliance between Germany, Austria Hungary and Italy, accused by France of treason since Prince Victor (1862-1926) visited William II (1859-1941), Emperor of the Germans, the prince is called the grandson of Corporal of the Zouaves, because his grandfather Victor Emmanuel II (Victor-Emmanuel) (Vittorio Emanuele) (1820-1878), allie a Napoleon III (1808-1873) against Austria, had received in Palestro the stripes of corporal of the Zouaves. Engraving in “” Le petit journal”” 18/09/1893. Selva's collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images