19th century cartoon satirizing the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815). The cartoon is entitled 'The Plumb-pudding in danger – or – State Epicures taking un Petit Souper'. It depicts British prime minister William Pitt (1759-1806, left) and Napoleon Bonoparte (1769-1821, right) dining on a globe. The cartoon illustrates the competition for international power between the French and British in the 19th century. Napoleon is seen carving a slice of Europe. During the Napoleonic Wars, the French led by Napoleon fought many conflicts against different European alliances and they had a brief dominance on the continent. The UK opposed Napoleon by using its navy and financing their European allies. Pitt is seen slicing his knife near the West Indies. This symbolizes the British expansion to the west. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Library of Congress |
Bildgröße: | 4971 px × 3551 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
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