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100 1 _aRadziwill, Catherine, Princess,
_d1858-1941
245 1 0 _aCecil Rhodes, Man and Empire-Maker
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-26
505 0 _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.
508 _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Dainis Millers, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth Africa -- Politics and government
653 _aRhodes, Cecil, 1853-1902
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16600
999 _c57988
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