Story of Cruel Joseph - Joseph Chamberlain and Paul Kruger
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Story of Cruel Joseph - Joseph Chamberlain and Paul Kruger
The Story of Cruel Joseph (cont.) - Joseph Chamberlain tries to reach accord with the South African Boer leader Paul Kruger (1825-1905) (as a boar), but only ends up getting his ankles bitten. Date: 1899
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1899 Boar Boer Carruthers Cecil Chamberlain Failure Francis Free Gould Kruger Lampoon Peaceful Politicians Rhodes Settlement Struwwelpeter Transvaal Treacherous Treachery Whip
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The Story of Cruel Joseph: A Political Caricature of the Failed Attempt at Peace between Joseph Chamberlain and Paul Kruger (1825-1905) in 1899 This satirical print, titled "The Story of Cruel Joseph," depicts British politician Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) in the form of a boar, attempting to reach an accord with South African Boer leader Paul Kruger. The image is a caricature by Francis Carruthers Gould and was published in 1899, during the late 19th century's tumultuous period of Transvaal politics. Chamberlain, known for his aggressive foreign policy, was a key figure in the Second Boer War, which aimed to bring the Boer republics of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State under British rule. Kruger, the president of the South African Republic (ZAR), was a formidable opponent, and the two leaders' negotiations for a peaceful settlement proved fruitless. In this cartoon, Chamberlain, portrayed as a boar, is shown reaching out to Kruger, who is depicted as a menacing boar with sharp tusks. However, instead of finding peace, Chamberlain ends up having his ankles bitten by Kruger. The whip held by Chamberlain symbolizes his earlier attempt to use force to subdue the Boers, while the treacherous Rhodes and Cecil, also present in the image, represent the deceitful tactics employed by the British during the conflict. This caricature is a poignant reminder of the failed diplomatic efforts and the eventual outbreak of war between the British and the Boers. The image, with its vivid use of symbolism and humor, offers a unique perspective on the complex political landscape of the late 19th century and the events that shaped the history of South Africa.
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