Follow the career of one of the most influential figures in South African history, Cecil John Rhodes. From his rise to wealth and power as a diamond magnate to his controversial tenure as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony, this biography offers an intimate look at the man and his times. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of southern Africa.

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