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Cecil John Rhodes aimed for lasting legacy akin to the Pharaohs, yet today, many seek to erase his memory from history due to his controversial role in the British Empire. This book explores his complex legacy, detailing the history of the Rhodes Scholarships while addressing the ongoing debate surrounding his commemoration. It proposes practical guidelines for honoring contentious historical figures, drawing parallels with individuals like Robert E. Lee and Mahatma Gandhi, highlighting the challenges of reconciling history with modern values.
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Cecil Rhodes and Other Statues, Robert Calderisi
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- Rok vydání
- 2021
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- Titul
- Cecil Rhodes and Other Statues
- Podtitul
- Dealing Plainly with the Past
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Robert Calderisi
- Vydavatel
- Gatekeeper Press
- Vydavatel
- 2021
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 302
- ISBN13
- 9781662916458
- Kategorie
- Mapy a cestování, Světová historie
- Anotace
- Cecil John Rhodes aimed for lasting legacy akin to the Pharaohs, yet today, many seek to erase his memory from history due to his controversial role in the British Empire. This book explores his complex legacy, detailing the history of the Rhodes Scholarships while addressing the ongoing debate surrounding his commemoration. It proposes practical guidelines for honoring contentious historical figures, drawing parallels with individuals like Robert E. Lee and Mahatma Gandhi, highlighting the challenges of reconciling history with modern values.