ClipArt ETC
The King's trial (on charges of high treason and "other high crimes") began on January 2, but Charles refused to enter a plea, claiming that no court had jurisdiction over a monarch. He believed that his own authority to rule had been given to him by God when he was crowned and anointed, and that the power wielded by those trying him was simply that which grew out of a barrel of gunpowder. The court, by contrast, proposed that no man is above the law.

Death of Charles I

The King's trial (on charges of high treason and "other high crimes") began on January 2, but Charles…

When Charles was beheaded on January 30, 1649, Phillip Henry records that a moan was heard from the assembled crowd, some of whom then dipped their handkerchiefs in his blood, thus starting the cult of the Martyr King.

Execution of King Charles

When Charles was beheaded on January 30, 1649, Phillip Henry records that a moan was heard from the…

A large, carnivorous, yellow cat that resides on the plains of Africa.

Lion

A large, carnivorous, yellow cat that resides on the plains of Africa.

(1100-1155) A famous clergyman and a major figure in the development of British history.

Geoffrey of Monmouth

(1100-1155) A famous clergyman and a major figure in the development of British history.

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

The Marsh King's Daughter

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

The Marsh King's Daughter

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

The Marsh King's Daughter

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

The Marsh King's Daughter

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

The Marsh King's Daughter

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

The Marsh King's Daughter

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

The Marsh King's Daughter

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

The Marsh King's Daughter

A scene from the story, "The Marsh King's Daughter."

This piece by Tintoretto depicts St. John the Baptist and St. Jerome standing by as the Betrothal of St. Catherine takes place. The painting can be found in the Hall of the College at Ducal Palace in Venice, Italy.

The Betrothal of St. Catherine

This piece by Tintoretto depicts St. John the Baptist and St. Jerome standing by as the Betrothal of…

An illustration of the death of King Phillip at the hands of another Native American.

Death of King Phillip

An illustration of the death of King Phillip at the hands of another Native American.

This painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence. It is one of his many famous portraits. It can now be found in Windsor Castle.

George the Fourth in the Robes of the Gartep

This painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence. It is one of his many famous portraits. It can now be found in…

There are floral designs and a lion pictured in the center of the banner.

Banner

There are floral designs and a lion pictured in the center of the banner.

Mark Twain illustrating an Italian newspaper as saying that the Italian sovereigns are coming back-they have been to England. They have enlarged the King at the Italian hospital.

They Enlarged The King

Mark Twain illustrating an Italian newspaper as saying that the Italian sovereigns are coming back-they…

A boy riding a seagull with a staff in hand.

King of the Gulls

A boy riding a seagull with a staff in hand.

Charles the I was king of England, Scotland and Ireland until he was executed in 1649.

Charles I attended by the Marquis of Hamilton

Charles the I was king of England, Scotland and Ireland until he was executed in 1649.

The lion is a mammal of the family Felidae and one of four "big cats" in the Genus <em>Panthera</em>. The lion is the second largest cat, after the tiger. The male lion, easily recognized by his mane, weighs between 330-500 lbs. In the wild, lions live for around 10-14 years, while in captivity they can live for 20 years. While once found throughout much of Africa, Asia and Europe, it is presently encountered in the wild only in Africa and in India.

Lion

The lion is a mammal of the family Felidae and one of four "big cats" in the Genus Panthera.…

One of the greatest of the Girondists, was born at Marseilles, March 6, 1767. At first an advocate and journalist at Marseilles, he was sent by that city to the Constituent Assembly at Paris. There he opposed the Court party, and took part with the Minister, Roland, then out of favor. After the events of the 10th of August, 1792, he returned to his native town, where he was received with enthusiasm, and was soon after chosen delegate to the Convention. In the Convention he adhered to the Girondists, and belonged to the party who, at the trial of the King, voted for an appeal to the people. He boldly opposed the party of Marat and Robespierre, and even directly accused the latter of aiming at the dictatorship; consequently, he was, in May, 1793, proscribed as a royalist and enemy of the Republic. He fled to Calvados, and thence with a few friends to the Gironde, where he wandered about country, hiding himself as he best could for about 13 months. At last, on the point of being taken, he tried to shoot himself; but the shot miscarried, and he was guillotined at Bordeaux, June 25, 1794. This "brave and beautiful young Spartan" was one of the great spirits of the Revolution. There was no loftier-minded dreamer in the Girondist ranks; hardly a nobler head than his fell in that reign of terror. He was "ripe in energy, not ripe in wisdom," says Carlyle, or the history of France might have been different.

Charles Jean Marie Barbaroux

One of the greatest of the Girondists, was born at Marseilles, March 6, 1767. At first an advocate and…

Bellerophon, a song of Glaucus, King of Ephyre, by Eurymede, was at first called Hipponous. The murder of his brother, whom some call Alcimenus and Bellerus, procured him the name of Bellerophon, or murderer of Bellerus.

Bellerophon and the Chimaera

Bellerophon, a song of Glaucus, King of Ephyre, by Eurymede, was at first called Hipponous. The murder…

(1723-1780) An English jurist who in 1759 published a new edition of the <em>Great Charter and Charter of the Forest</em>.

Sir William Blackstone

(1723-1780) An English jurist who in 1759 published a new edition of the Great Charter and Charter…

(1769-1821) King of Italy, Mediator of the Swiss Confederation and Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine, born Napoleone di Buonaparte.

Napoleon Bonaparte

(1769-1821) King of Italy, Mediator of the Swiss Confederation and Protector of the Confederation of…

An ancient Greek sceptre from Tarentum.

Ancient Greek sceptre

An ancient Greek sceptre from Tarentum.

Gold and crystal sceptres from Mycan&aelig;.

Mycanæ:n sceptres

Gold and crystal sceptres from Mycanæ.

A sceptre from the seal of Edward the Confessor.

Sceptre of Edward the Confessor

A sceptre from the seal of Edward the Confessor.

Sceptre from a portrait of Richard II.

Sceptre of Richard II

Sceptre from a portrait of Richard II.

"The King Charles spaniel, a breed of toy spaniel. It is black and tan."—Finley, 1917

King Charles Spaniel

"The King Charles spaniel, a breed of toy spaniel. It is black and tan."—Finley, 1917

Miscellaneous coin (unknown) Obverse left-facing image of King George surrounded by the inscription - NO STAMPS THE RESTORE OF COMMERCE 1766. Reverse shows the image of a ship and the word America surrounded by the inscription - THANKS TO THE FRIENDS OF LIBERTY AND TRADE. The last two originally issued in Dublin.

Copper George III Coin, 1766

Miscellaneous coin (unknown) Obverse left-facing image of King George surrounded by the inscription…

Leaves - simple; alternate; edge sharp-toothed, with rounded hollows between. Outline - rounded. Apex - short, sharp-pointed. Base - slightly heart-shaped. Leaf/Stem - slender and very much flattened sidewise. Leaf - two to two and a half inches wide, and usually about one half inch shorter than wide; dark green; smooth on both sides when mature, with a slight down on the edge. Ribs distinct above and below and whitish. Bark - of trunk, greenish-white and smooth, often with blotches of very dark brown, especially under the ends of the branches. The bark is exceedingly bitter. Found - from Northern Kentucky and the mountains of Pennsylvania northward to Hudson Bay and Newfoundland, northwest to the Arctic Ocean, and along the Rocky Mountain slopes. It is the most widely distributed of North American Trees. General Information - A tree twenty to fifty feet high, with white, soft wood that is largely used in place of rags in making coarse paper. The tremulousness of its foliage, which the slightest breeze stirs, is due to the thinness of the sidewise-flattened leaf-stems. Tradition accounts differently for the motion of the leaves. It says that the wood of the aspen tree was taken for the Saviour's cross, and that, ever since, the tree has shivered. Another tradition claims that, when Christ went by on his way to Calvary, all the trees sympathized and mourned, excepting the aspen; but when he died, there fell upon the aspen a sudden horror of remorse, and such a fearful trembling as has never passed away. In describing the occupations of the fifty maidens in the hall of the "gorgeous palace" of King Alcinous, Homer says: "...some wove the web, Or twirled the spindle, sitting, with a quick, Light motion like the aspen's glancing leaves."

Genus Populus, L. (Aspen, Poplar)

Leaves - simple; alternate; edge sharp-toothed, with rounded hollows between. Outline - rounded. Apex…

Swedish king who fought to keep Sweden neutral during World War I.

Gustave V

Swedish king who fought to keep Sweden neutral during World War I.

Norwegian king during World War I.

Haakon VII

Norwegian king during World War I.

(1594-1643) "An English statesman, famous for his opposition to taxation by the king's decree." -Foster, 1921

John Hampden

(1594-1643) "An English statesman, famous for his opposition to taxation by the king's decree." -Foster,…

(1456-1509) King of England.

Henry VII

(1456-1509) King of England.

(1553-1610) King of France.

Henry IV

(1553-1610) King of France.

(1566-1625) King of England, also James VI of Scotland.

James I

(1566-1625) King of England, also James VI of Scotland.

Native to North America, the puma is also known as the mountain lion and the Florida panther.

Puma

Native to North America, the puma is also known as the mountain lion and the Florida panther.

"Group of birds related to the coots and gallinules." -Foster, 1921

Rail

"Group of birds related to the coots and gallinules." -Foster, 1921

The earliest known Egyptian writing: a picture story of the falcon king.

Hieroglyph

The earliest known Egyptian writing: a picture story of the falcon king.

The armchair of King Seti I found in his tomb with him.

Armchair of Seti I

The armchair of King Seti I found in his tomb with him.

Jewel casket belonging to an Egyptian noblewoman, wife of King Seti I.

Jewel Casket

Jewel casket belonging to an Egyptian noblewoman, wife of King Seti I.

Tombs of the Persian Kings Darius and Cyrus.

Persian Tombs

Tombs of the Persian Kings Darius and Cyrus.

A ceremony of homage to the king in medieval times.

Ceremony of Homage

A ceremony of homage to the king in medieval times.

Portrait of Henry VII, English king.

Henry VII

Portrait of Henry VII, English king.

Portrait of Louis XI of France.

Louis XI

Portrait of Louis XI of France.

The boy king, Francis II of France.

Francis II

The boy king, Francis II of France.

The Coat of Arms of Wurtemberg.

Wurtemberg Coat of Arms

The Coat of Arms of Wurtemberg.

The Coat of Arms of Great Britain.

Great Britain Coat of Arms

The Coat of Arms of Great Britain.

The Coat of Arms of Monaco.

Monaco Coat of Arms

The Coat of Arms of Monaco.

A crown.

Crown

A crown.

An illustration to accompany the children's song, "Sing a Song of Sixpence."

Sing a Song of Sixpence

An illustration to accompany the children's song, "Sing a Song of Sixpence."

All the king's horses and all the king's men trying to put Humpty Dumpty together again.

Humpty Dumpty

All the king's horses and all the king's men trying to put Humpty Dumpty together again.

King's men on horses riding through town.

Knights on Horses

King's men on horses riding through town.

The King and Queen of Hearts.

King and Queen

The King and Queen of Hearts.

The queen telling Old King Cole not to have fiddlers so late.

King and Queen

The queen telling Old King Cole not to have fiddlers so late.

A king and queen. The king has lost his crown and the queen has torn her gown.

King and Queen

A king and queen. The king has lost his crown and the queen has torn her gown.

Old King Cole calling for his fiddlers three.

Old King Cole

Old King Cole calling for his fiddlers three.

Nursery rhymes combined: One of Old King Cole's fiddlers talking to Little Jack Horner.

Fiddler and Jack Horner

Nursery rhymes combined: One of Old King Cole's fiddlers talking to Little Jack Horner.

A decorative border with the King of France and al of his men.

King and Men

A decorative border with the King of France and al of his men.