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Saxons Battering Down A City Wall, c1934
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Saxons Battering Down A City Wall, c1934
Saxons Battering Down A City Wall, c1934. Illustration showing barbarian invaders using an iron-tipped wooden battering ram hung on a frame to break down the walls of a town. The accompanying text notes that it is interesting to remember that a battering ram was used in Britain as recently as 1890 during the Irish Evictions. From The Romance of the Nation, Volume One, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London, c1934]
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This photo print, titled "Saxons Battering Down A City Wall" takes us back to the year 1934. The illustration vividly portrays a scene of barbarian invaders relentlessly attacking a fortified town using an iron-tipped wooden battering ram mounted on a sturdy frame. This historical depiction reminds us that such ancient siege tactics were still employed as recently as 1890 during the Irish Evictions in Britain. The image, featured in Volume One of "The Romance of the Nation" edited by Charles Ray, offers a glimpse into the past when warfare was waged with primitive yet effective weapons like this battering ram. The monochrome aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia and highlights the intensity of the assault. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported to an era where city walls stood tall as symbols of strength and protection against invading forces. The architectural beauty of these fortifications is juxtaposed with their vulnerability under attack. Although little is known about the specific location or artist behind this artwork, its significance lies in its ability to capture history's defining moments. It serves as a reminder that even within modern times, echoes from our distant past can still reverberate through society. Let this photograph be a testament to human resilience throughout centuries-long conflicts and remind us how far we have come in building peaceful societies while cherishing our shared heritage.
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