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JAMESON RAID, 1896. British colonial statesman Leander Starr Jameson in jail in Pretoria
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JAMESON RAID, 1896. British colonial statesman Leander Starr Jameson in jail in Pretoria
JAMESON RAID, 1896.
British colonial statesman Leander Starr Jameson in jail in Pretoria, South Africa, following the botched Jameson Raid on Paul Krugers Transvaal Republic from 29 December 1895 - 2 January 1896. Drawing from a British newspaper, 8 February 1896
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Media ID 12418208
1896 Black Boer Boer War British Cell Commander Confinement December Failure February Jail January Kruger Leader Paul Policeman Prisoner Raid Republic Revolt South Africa South African Starr Transvaal Jameson Leander Pretoria
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the aftermath of a significant historical event - the Jameson Raid of 1896. In this powerful image, we see Leander Starr Jameson, a prominent British colonial statesman, confined within the walls of a jail cell in Pretoria, South Africa. The raid itself was an audacious attempt by Jameson and his men to overthrow Paul Kruger's Transvaal Republic. The drawing, originally published in a British newspaper on February 8th, 1896, captures the late Victorian era with its intricate details and artistic style. It serves as a visual testament to both the failure of the raid and its impact on South African history. Leander Starr Jameson's imprisonment symbolizes not only his personal downfall but also represents the broader conflict between British imperialism and Boer resistance during this tumultuous period. As tensions escalated between these two factions at the turn of the century, events like this raid played a crucial role in shaping South Africa's future. Granger Art on Demand has preserved this historic moment through their meticulous reproduction of this black-and-white drawing. By offering us glimpses into pivotal moments from our past, they allow us to reflect upon and learn from these significant chapters in history.
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