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“Cecil John Rhodes, 1853-1902” delves into the life of one of the most influential and controversial figures in British colonial history. This biography examines the career of Cecil Rhodes, the architect of British imperialism in South Africa. From his early days as a diamond magnate to his role as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony, the book explores Rhodesâ€(TM)s relentless ambition and his profound impact on the region. The book also covers the complex legacy of Rhodes's actions, including the establishment of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe and Zambia) and the enduring debates surrounding his vision for British dominance in Africa. It is a fascinating study for those interested in the history of colonialism, South Africa, and the lives of empire builders. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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