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Figuring it out
Figuring it out. Illustration shows a classroom scene with the rulers of several countries as the students, most are identified by country and showing the attributes of their leaders, such as, in the back row, Russia (Nicholas II), Germany (William II), and England (John Bull), and in the front row, Austria (Franz Joseph I), France (Emile Loubet), Uncle Sam, Japan (Meiji, Emperor of Japan), and Italy (Victor Emmanuel III), and on the far left, sitting on a stool, is Turkey wearing a Dunce cap. The teacher labeled Diplomacy, at the front of the room, points to a blackboard on which is written If the Boer War cost Great Britain $825, 000, 000 what would a worlds war cost? While most of the leaders ponder this question, Russia and Japan glare at each other. There are three wastebaskets filled with weapons. Date 1903 November 4. Figuring it out. Illustration shows a classroom scene with the rulers of several countries as the students, most are identified by country and showing the attributes of their leaders, such as, in the back row, Russia (Nicholas II), Germany (William II), and England (John Bull), and in the front row, Austria (Franz Joseph I), France (Emile Loubet), Uncle Sam, Japan (Meiji, Emperor of Japan), and Italy (Victor Emmanuel III), and on the far left, sitting on a stool, is Turkey wearing a Dunce cap. The teacher labeled Diplomacy, at the front of the room, points to a blackboard on which is written If the Boer War cost Great Britain $825, 000, 000 what would a worlds war cost? While most of the leaders ponder this question, Russia and Japan glare at each other. There are three wastebaskets filled with weapons. Date 1903 November 4
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Figuring it Out: A Historic Classroom of World Leaders Pondering the Cost of War (November 4, 1903) This illustration depicts a unique classroom setting where the rulers of several major world powers gather to ponder the potential cost of a global conflict. The scene, dated November 4, 1903, features an assortment of leaders identified by country and adorned with distinct attributes. In the back row, we find Russia's Tsar Nicholas II, Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm II, and England's John Bull. In the front row, Austria's Franz Joseph I, France's Emile Loubet, Uncle Sam representing the United States, Japan's Meiji, Emperor of Japan, and Italy's Victor Emmanuel III are all present. Sitting on a stool at the far left, Turkey wears a dunce cap, symbolizing their perceived lack of diplomatic prowess. The teacher, labeled Diplomacy, stands at the front of the room, pointing to a blackboard displaying the question: "If the Boer War cost Great Britain $825,000,000, what would a world war cost?" Most of the leaders appear deep in thought, contemplating the potential financial implications of a larger-scale war. However, the tension between Russia and Japan is palpable, as they glare at each other, hinting at the underlying geopolitical tensions that would ultimately lead to the Russo-Japanese War in 1904. Three wastebaskets filled with weapons are scattered around the room, serving as a stark reminder of the destructive potential lurking beneath the surface. This intriguing illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of the early 20th century, as world leaders grappled with the implications of mounting global tensions.
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