Cecil Rhodes, Man and Empire-Maker
1918
Cecil Rhodes, Man and Empire-Maker
1918
Cecil Rhodes, Man and Empire-Maker, published in 1918 by Catherine, Princess Radziwill, is a historical account of the life and political influence of Cecil Rhodes in South Africa. The book examines Rhodes' complex personality, ambitions, and the significant impact of his actions during a pivotal period in colonial history, including the Boer War. It highlights his relationships with key figures like Sir Alfred Milner and explores the political dynamics that shaped the region, including the infamous Jameson Raid and its consequences for Rhodes' legacy.
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“One could not help liking him and one could not avoid hating him; and sometimes one hated him when one liked himmost””
— Catherine Radziwill
“The end of all this was that Rhodes resented the truth when it was told him, and detested any who showed independence of judgement or appreciation in matters concerning his affairs and projects. A man supposed to have an iron will, yet he was weak almost to childishness in regard to these flattering satellite. It amused him to have always at beck and call people willing ready to submit to his insults, to bear with his fits of bad temper, and to accept every humiliation which he chose to offer.””
— Catherine Radziwill
