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Cartoon, Natural Allies (Irish Republic and Abyssinia)
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Cartoon, Natural Allies (Irish Republic and Abyssinia)
Cartoon, Natural Allies -- a satirical comment on two of Britains enemies, Abyssinia and the Irish Republic, being natural allies to each other. Both had caused problems, the former through King Theodores imprisonment and mistreatment of British subjects, the latter through a bombing incident in Clerkenwell, London. Date: 1868
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1868 Abyssinia Allies Bombing Comment Enemies Enemy Foreign Imprisonment Mistreatment Problems Satirical Subjects Theodore 1860s
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Cartoon, Natural Allies - Abyssinia and the Irish Republic," was published in 1868, during the Victorian era. The cartoon depicts two seemingly unlikely allies, Abyssinia and the Irish Republic, coming together in a show of unity. At the time, both entities had caused significant problems for the British Empire. In Abyssinia, King Theodore II, also known as Tewodros II, had imprisoned and mistreated British subjects, leading to tensions between the two nations. The cartoon portrays Theodore as a menacing figure, with a lion's mane and a spear, while the British subjects are shown as cowering before him. Meanwhile, in the Irish Republic, a bombing incident in Clerkenwell, London, had caused chaos and destruction. The cartoon depicts an Irishman holding a bomb, with the explosion in the background. Despite their differences, the cartoon suggests that the Irish Republic and Abyssinia have more in common than meets the eye. The cartoon's satirical commentary highlights the challenges the British Empire faced in maintaining control over its colonies and dealing with perceived enemies. The image of two seemingly disparate groups coming together as allies serves as a reminder of the complex and shifting political landscape of the 1860s, and the challenges of managing foreign relations during a time of global change." This caption provides a historical context for the image, explains the significance of the two entities depicted, and highlights the satirical commentary of the cartoon. It also emphasizes the complexities of foreign relations during the Victorian era and the challenges of maintaining control over colonies.
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