Visionary empire-builder, ultimate Kipling hero, the carrier -- for England -- of "the white man's burden, " Rhodes in his time was revered in England. Who else had a huge country named after him? His life-long dream was the world federation of states, cessation of wars and world government, under British rule. In the perspective of the turbulent century that passed since, he appears a giant with toppled dreams. This is his story.
Visionary empire-builder, ultimate Kipling hero, the carrier -- for England -- of "the white man's burden, " Rhodes in his time was revered in England...
Painstakingly documented, expertly written, even proofread by General Smuts himself, this is not only an engaging history of Africa but an invaluable description of the first world war, President Wilson's plans and the resulting peace treaties.
Painstakingly documented, expertly written, even proofread by General Smuts himself, this is not only an engaging history of Africa but an invaluable ...