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L enfant terrible, 1890
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L enfant terrible, 1890
Chorus in the stern: " Don t go on like that-or you ll upset us all!" Kaiser Wilhelm IIs antics rock the boat, causing anxiety amongst his fellow leaders:possibly a reference to the new course favoured by the Kaiser, following his dismissal of von Bismarck in 1890. Date: 1890
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L'Enfant Terrible - Kaiser Wilhelm II's Antics Rock the Boat, 1890
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This political cartoon, created by renowned British satirist, Sir John Tenniel, depicts a tumultuous scene aboard a royal boat during the late 1890s in Europe. The focus of the chaos is none other than the unpredictable and mischievous Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, who sits at the stern, causing unrest among his fellow leaders. The caption above the image reads, "Don't go on like that-or you'll upset us all!" The image reflects the political instability and uncertainty that ensued after Wilhelm II dismissed the experienced and stabilizing Chancellor Otto von Bismarck in 1890. The new course favored by the Kaiser, which leaned towards more aggressive foreign policies and nationalistic sentiments, caused anxiety and fear among European powers. The passengers in the boat, representing various European leaders, appear concerned and uneasy as Wilhelm II rocks the boat with his antics. The cartoon highlights the potential danger and peril that the new political climate could bring, as the boat represents the fragile balance of power in Europe during this period. This historical cartoon serves as a reminder of the unrest and uncertainty that marked the late 1890s in European politics. The image captures the mood of the time, as European leaders grappled with the consequences of Wilhelm II's actions and the uncertain future that lay ahead.
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