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Pre World War One Cartoon Entitled The Force Of Example, With The Following Text: Wilhelm Ii, Right, German Emperor (Patronisingly);"I Hear You re Building A New Fleet. Any Particular Object?"Tsar Nicholas: "No, Merely Cause Of Peace, Same As You"From The Wonderful Year 1909
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Pre World War One Cartoon Entitled The Force Of Example, With The Following Text: Wilhelm Ii, Right, German Emperor (Patronisingly);"I Hear You re Building A New Fleet. Any Particular Object?"Tsar Nicholas: "No, Merely Cause Of Peace, Same As You"From The Wonderful Year 1909
Pre World War One Cartoon Entitled The Force Of Example, With The Following Text: Wilhelm Ii, Right, German Emperor (Patronisingly); " I Hear You re Building A New Fleet. Any Particular Object?" Tsar Nicholas: " No, Merely Cause Of Peace, Same As You" From The Wonderful Year 1909
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This print captures a pre-World War One cartoon entitled "The Force of Example" from the wonderful year 1909. The illustration depicts Wilhelm II, the German Emperor, engaging in a patronizing conversation with Tsar Nicholas of Russia. With an air of superiority, Wilhelm asks Nicholas about his new fleet-building endeavors, to which the Tsar responds nonchalantly that it is merely for the cause of peace, just like Germany's intentions. This cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the escalating military preparations taking place before World War One. It highlights the growing tension between two powerful nations and their naval expenditure as they sought to assert dominance on both land and sea. The artist behind this thought-provoking sketch skillfully portrays the underlying irony in these leaders' claims for peace while actively engaging in military build-up. Through clever imagery and dialogue, he invites viewers to question political motives and reflect on how actions can contradict words. Ken Welsh's expertly reproduced print allows us to appreciate not only the artistic value but also its historical significance. It serves as a window into a time when global powers were unwittingly hurtling towards one of history's most devastating conflicts – World War One
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