02912cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500390016026400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000310038550504690041650801430088552013800102853400450240865300440245365300290249785600430252699900170256916600UtSlPG20260610133404.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aRadziwill, Catherine, Princess,d1858-194110aCecil Rhodes, Man and Empire-Maker 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-08-260 aCecil Rhodes and Sir Alfred Milner -- The foundations of fortune -- A complex personality -- Mrs. Van Koopman -- Rhodes and the raid -- The aftermath of the raid -- Rhodes and the Afrikander Bond -- The influence of Sir Alfred Milner -- The opening of the new century -- An estimate of Sir Alfred Milner -- Cross currents -- The concentration camps -- The prisoners' camps -- In flight from the rand -- Dealing with the refugees -- Under martial law -- Conclusion.  aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Dainis Millers, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/)  a"Cecil Rhodes, Man and Empire-Maker" by Princess Catherine Radziwill is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and political significance of Cecil Rhodes, explores his complex personality, ambitions, and the impact of his actions on South Africa during a transformative time in its colonial history. It captures the interplay between Rhodes and key figures, particularly Sir Alfred Milner, as they navigate the tumultuous political landscape of South Africa shaped by colonialism and the Boer War.  The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Cecil Rhodes' character and his role in colonial South Africa. It begins by reflecting on the conquest of South Africa, depicting it as a blend of mercenary intentions and grand ambitions, and acknowledges the diverse range of individuals who shaped the region's political and social dynamics. Early chapters highlight Rhodes' ascent from a frail youth seeking health to a powerful figure whose ambitions would ultimately influence the territory's governance and economic future. The narrative also touches on Rhodes' contentious relationship with the Boer communities and the English, alongside the political machinations that would lead to the infamous Jameson Raid and its profound implications for his legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSouth Africa -- Politics and government  aRhodes, Cecil, 1853-190240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16600  c57988d57988