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CECIL RHODES
CECIL RHODES Statesman, entrepreneur and imperialist in South Africa, before the South Africa Committee, London Date: 1853 - 1902
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1897 Caricatures Cecil Committee Entrepreneur Imperialist Rhodes
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This photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Cecil Rhodes, a prominent statesman, entrepreneur, and imperialist, during his appearance before the South Africa Committee in London in 1897. Rhodes, dressed in a formal suit and wearing a serious expression, is seen seated at a table, surrounded by attentive committee members. The room is filled with an air of importance, as Rhodes, with his piercing gaze and confident demeanor, presents his case for British expansion in South Africa. Rhodes' influence in South African politics began in the late 1800s, when he played a key role in the establishment of the De Beers Mining Company, which controlled the world's diamond supply. He later became the Prime Minister of the Cape Colony and advocated for the extension of British rule over the entire African continent, a vision he famously expressed in his speech at the Oxford Union in 1895, where he declared, "I contend that we are the finest race in the world and that the more of the world we inhabit the better it is for the human race." Despite his controversial views and actions, Rhodes remains a significant figure in South African history. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in his career, as he advocated for British expansion in South Africa before a skeptical audience in London. The image captures the intensity and determination of a man who would leave an indelible mark on the political landscape of his time.
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