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'Canute and his courtiers'. King Canute (Cnut) commanding the waves to stop. It is believed that,...

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'Canute and his courtiers'. King Canute (Cnut) commanding the waves to stop. It is believed that, on this site, Cnut tried to command the tide of the river to prove to his courtiers that they were fools to think that he could command the waves.
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British Library, London, UK
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Pictures of English History. From the earliest times to the present period. With ninety-three pictures, printed in colour by Kronheim. Illustrator: Kronheim London: George Routledge & Sons, [1868] Language: English Source/Shelfmark: 9505.ff.6 picture 10

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Largest available format 4895 × 5396 px 26 MB
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Medium 929 × 1024 px 79 × 87 mm 1.8 MB

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