Images

Michel de L'Hospital (c. 1506-1573), Chancellor of France, oil on wood by an unknown French artist, second half of the 16th century. Louvre, Paris.

The grave of the French composer Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) in the cemetery of Levallois-Perret, a suburb of Paris.

A 1928 photograph of the French composer Maurice Ravel (1875-1937). Taken at his home, La Belvedere, Montfort-l'Amaury, France. (National Library, Paris)

A 1907 photograph by Pierre Petit of the French composer Maurice Ravel (1875-1937).

A 1925 photograph of the French composer Maurice Ravel (1875-1937). (National Library, Paris)

The villa La Belvedere, just outside Paris in Montfort-l’Amaury. It was lived in from 1921 by the composer Maurice Ravel (1875-1937).

Patriot militia under General John Stark attacks the German (Hessian) positions during the Battle of Bennington (15 August 1777), one of the major engagements of the Saratoga Campaign. Painting by Don Troiani, March 2004.

The murder of Jane McCrea on 27 July 1777 by a Native American warrior allied to the British was heavily propagandized by the Patriots, who preyed upon the Americans' fear of Native American attacks. The Patriots claimed that...

General Horatio Gates (1727-1806), an officer of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He is known for his victory at the Battles of Saratoga (19 September, 7 October 1777), his failed attempt to replace George Washington...

Although mortally wounded, Patriot General Nicholas Herkimer continues to command his troops at the Battle of Oriskany (6 August 1777), during the Saratoga Campaign of the American Revolutionary War. While Herkimer's...