Cecil Rhodes; The Anatomy of an Empire

“Cecil Rhodes: The Anatomy of an Empire” by John Marlowe is a critical biography of Cecil Rhodes, the British imperialist behind the colonization of Rhodesia. It covers:

• Rhodes’ Rise: From diamond magnate to political powerbroker in southern Africa.

• Empire Building: His role in expanding British control and founding Rhodesia.

• Ideology: A look at his imperialist and racial beliefs.

• Legacy: Assesses his impact—both through empire and the Rhodes Scholarships.

Marlowe paints a complex portrait of a man who shaped southern Africa, for better or worse.