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Why Should England Wait?, 1884
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Why Should England Wait?, 1884
Why Should England Wait?, 1884. John Bull, the representative of the British people, urges the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, to unmuzzle the British Lion. This relates to the continuing difficulties in Egypt where a former government official from the Sudan had now taken to calling himself the Mahdi (Messiah). He was leading a revolt against Egyptian misrule in the area, but, at the same time British interests were threatened. The reference to the muzzle having been put on the Lion again relates to the Egyptian War of 1882, where, under the command of Sir Garnet Wolseley, Egypt had become a semi-official British protectorate. From Punch, or the London Charivari, February 16, 1884
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British Lion Foreign Affairs Foreign Policy Gladstone Heritage Image Partnership John Bull John Tenniel Liberal Liberal Party Lion Mahdi Muzzle Prime Minister Revolt Sir John Tenniel Tenniel William Ewart William Ewart Gladstone Allegorical Figure
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The print titled "Why Should England Wait?, 1884" captures a significant moment in British history. Depicted in the image is John Bull, representing the British people, urging Liberal Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone to unleash the British Lion. This political cartoon addresses the ongoing challenges faced by England in Egypt during that time. In Egypt, a former government official from Sudan had proclaimed himself as the Mahdi (Messiah) and led a rebellion against Egyptian misrule. While this revolt threatened both Egyptian stability and British interests, it also symbolized broader issues of foreign policy for Britain. The reference to muzzling the lion alludes to the Egyptian War of 1882 when Egypt became a semi-official British protectorate under Sir Garnet Wolseley's command. The cartoon suggests that England should not hesitate but take action to protect its interests and maintain control over Egypt. Created by renowned artist John Tenniel, this caricature uses satire and symbolism to convey complex political concepts of revolution, rebellion, and foreign affairs prevalent during the late 19th century. The monochrome black-and-white engraving adds depth and intensity to this thought-provoking piece. This historic print serves as a reminder of how politics shaped nations during an era marked by colonialism and power struggles. It showcases Gladstone's role as statesman while highlighting his decision-making process concerning foreign policies that impacted Britain's standing on an international stage.
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