Project Gutenberg 2005-08-26 Public domain in the USA. 306 Radziwill, Catherine, Princess 1858 1941 Kolb-Danvin, Catherine Ebenthal, Hildegarde Radziwill, Ekaterina, Princess Rzewuska, Ekaterina Adamovna, Countess Vasili, Paul, comte Vassili, Paul, comte Radziwill, Princess Catherine Cecil Rhodes, Man and Empire-Maker Cecil Rhodes and Sir Alfred Milner -- The foundations of fortune -- A complex personality -- Mrs. Van Koopman -- Rhodes and the raid -- The aftermath of the raid -- Rhodes and the Afrikander Bond -- The influence of Sir Alfred Milner -- The opening of the new century -- An estimate of Sir Alfred Milner -- Cross currents -- The concentration camps -- The prisoners' camps -- In flight from the rand -- Dealing with the refugees -- Under martial law -- Conclusion. E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Dainis Millers, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/) "Cecil Rhodes, Man and Empire-Maker" by Princess Catherine Radziwill is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and political significance of Cecil Rhodes, explores his complex personality, ambitions, and the impact of his actions on South Africa during a transformative time in its colonial history. It captures the interplay between Rhodes and key figures, particularly Sir Alfred Milner, as they navigate the tumultuous political landscape of South Africa shaped by colonialism and the Boer War. The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Cecil Rhodes' character and his role in colonial South Africa. It begins by reflecting on the conquest of South Africa, depicting it as a blend of mercenary intentions and grand ambitions, and acknowledges the diverse range of individuals who shaped the region's political and social dynamics. Early chapters highlight Rhodes' ascent from a frail youth seeking health to a powerful figure whose ambitions would ultimately influence the territory's governance and economic future. The narrative also touches on Rhodes' contentious relationship with the Boer communities and the English, alongside the political machinations that would lead to the infamous Jameson Raid and its profound implications for his legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en South Africa -- Politics and government Rhodes, Cecil, 1853-1902 DT Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General Browsing: Politics Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) 436139 2025-06-07T08:27:58.520590 text/html 428355 2020-12-12T11:50:07 text/html 1017095 2020-12-12T11:50:07 text/html application/zip 1162013 2025-06-07T08:28:10.470541 application/epub+zip 1155023 2025-06-07T08:28:03.067575 application/epub+zip 237377 2025-06-07T08:28:01.198618 application/epub+zip 1338168 2025-06-07T08:28:15.851514 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1290833 2025-06-07T08:28:08.888543 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 380655 2022-09-08T06:26:52.651857 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376390 2025-06-07T08:27:57.515616 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 376035 2020-12-12T11:50:07 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 136455 2020-12-12T11:50:07 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 376053 2020-12-12T11:50:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 136435 2020-12-12T11:50:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21830 2025-06-07T08:28:16.031535 application/rdf+xml 14700 2025-06-07T08:28:01.823580 image/jpeg 3539 2025-06-07T08:28:01.497588 image/jpeg 1154325 2025-06-07T08:27:58.599620 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia