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Cartoon, The Fight at St Stephens Academy
Cartoon, The Fight at St Stephens Academy -- Mrs Gamp (representing The Standard newspaper) commiserates with Disraeli for losing a fight with Gladstone. The disagreement was over the Schleswig-Holstein Question, a complex situation which was resolved by forcing the King of Denmark to give up territory to the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia. Date: 1864
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The Fight at St. Stephen's Academy: A Satirical Depiction of the Schleswig-Holstein Question and the Political Rivalry Between Disraeli and Gladstone This intriguing cartoon, titled "The Fight at St. Stephen's Academy," was published in The Standard newspaper in 1864 during the Victorian era, depicting a lively and humorous commentary on the Schleswig-Holstein Question, a complex political situation that unfolded in Europe during the 1860s. The cartoon illustrates Benjamin Disraeli, the Conservative Prime Minister of Britain, and William Gladstone, the Liberal leader, engaging in a heated argument over the issue. The Schleswig-Holstein Question revolved around the Danish territories of Schleswig and Holstein, which were inhabited by Danes and Germans, respectively. The disagreement between the two political heavyweights arose when Denmark refused to allow Prussia and Austria to intervene in the region, leading to a diplomatic crisis. The situation was eventually resolved through the Congress of London, which forced the King of Denmark to cede territories to the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia. In this cartoon, Disraeli and Gladstone are depicted as schoolboys engaged in a fistfight inside St. Stephen's Academy, symbolizing their political rivalry. Disraeli, with a bruised face and a cane, is shown being consoled by Mrs. Gamp, who represents The Standard newspaper. The satirical nature of the cartoon underscores the intensity of the political climate during this period, as well as the popular perception of the two prominent politicians. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the political landscape of 19th-century Britain and the use of satire as a means of commenting on current events.
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