XEE4166460: Marechal Francois Achille Bazaine (Francois-Achille, 1811-1888) and his defensers went to the council room of the Trianon where his military trial was held, 1873. He was accused of treason for surrendering to Metz to the Prussian army during the War of 1870. From left to right are Colonel Villette, aide-de-camp of the marechal, Commander Thiriet, in charge of his special guard, Marechal Bazaine, and his lawyers, Maitres Lachaud pere et fils. Engraving in “” Le Monde Illustré”” n°862 of 18 October 1873., French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4166550: International War Congress, Brussels, July-August 1874: delegates from 15 European states meet to discuss the draft of an International Declaration on the Laws and Customs of War. Engraving in “” Le Monde Illustré”” n°908 of September 5, 1874., French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4166740: Frederic Barberose at the feet of the Pope. Emperor Frederic I of Hohenstaufen (1122-1190) prostrates to Pope Alexander III (1105-1181) who awaits him under the gate of St. Mark (San Marco) in Venice in 1177. Engraving after a painting by Albert Maignan (1845-1908). Engraving from 1877., Maignan, Albert Pierre René (1845-1908) (after) / Bridgeman Images