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The Boer Lilliputian - the British Gulliver
The Boer Lilliputian - the British Gulliver. Illustration showing John Bull as Gulliver being tied to stakes with ribbons labeled with the names of battles from the Second Boer War. Some of the Lilliputians are identified as South African generals and presidents, such as Botha, Joubert, Kruger, Cronje, and Steyn. A broken sword, labeled British Prestige lies on the ground next to John Bull. Date 1900 February 21. The Boer Lilliputian - the British Gulliver. Illustration showing John Bull as Gulliver being tied to stakes with ribbons labeled with the names of battles from the Second Boer War. Some of the Lilliputians are identified as South African generals and presidents, such as Botha, Joubert, Kruger, Cronje, and Steyn. A broken sword, labeled British Prestige lies on the ground next to John Bull. Date 1900 February 21
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is a captivating and thought-provoking political cartoon from 1900, depicting John Bull, the personification of England, as Gulliver from Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels," tied to stakes with ribbons labeled with the names of battles from the Second Boer War. The scene takes place on the African soil, with the Lilliputians, tiny South African generals and presidents, including Paul Kruger, Louis Botha, Piet Joubert, and Christian de Wet, among others, triumphantly standing around John Bull. The broken sword, labeled "British Prestige," lies on the ground next to him, symbolizing the defeat and humiliation of the British military. This powerful image was created on February 21, 1900, during a pivotal moment in the Second Boer War, when the Boers, a collection of Dutch-speaking settlers, were gaining the upper hand against the British forces. The cartoon, published in a magazine, was a commentary on the situation, highlighting the Boers' military prowess and the British military's inability to subdue them. The Lilliputians, though small in size, are shown to be mighty in their determination and resilience, while John Bull, once a symbol of British strength and dominance, is reduced to a helpless and humiliated figure. The use of the term "Lilliputian" is significant, as it refers to the tiny people from Swift's satirical novel, who were known for their strength despite their small size. The cartoonist cleverly employed this metaphor to emphasize the Boers' determination and ability to challenge the British Empire, despite their perceived weakness and insignificance. Overall, "The Boer Lilliputian - The British Gulliver" is a poignant and insightful commentary on the Second Boer War, offering a unique perspective on the power dynamics between the British and the Boers during this tumultuous period in history.
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