Sujet

History of Latvia

Légende

History of Latvia. From top to bottom: fortifications of Jelgava, Bauska and Liepaja during the Great Northern War (1700-1721). The governor of Courland, Baron Karl Magnus Stuart (1650-1705) reinforced the fortifications of the towns of Courland. Engraving, early 18th century.

Date

18e siècle

Crédit

Photo12/Universal Images Group

Notre référence

UMG24A00_334

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

24,8Mo (1,4Mo) / 29,0cm x 21,4cm / 3426 x 2533 (300dpi)

Mots clés

town Latvia Latvians Europe European history 18th century Modern Age fortifications Jelgava Bauska Liepaja Mitau Bauske Libau Great Northern War Baron Karl Magnus Stuart wall rampart engraving Baltic Swedish Empire city town