Sujet

The Bombardment of Algiers, in support of...the release of Christian slaves...1816, 1823. Creator: Martinus Schouman.

Légende

The Bombardment of Algiers, in support of the ultimatum for the release of Christian slaves, 26-27 August 1816, 1823. Britain and the Netherlands bombarded ships and the harbour defences of Algiers in North Africa, in an attempt to end the slavery practices of Omar Agha, the Dey of Algiers.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM23A69_260

Model release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

195,7Mo (7,5Mo) / 90,3cm x 54,3cm / 10660 x 6418 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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