Cecil John Rhodes - The Pioneer Column

Cecil rhodes founded the debeer's diamond firm with diamonds mined from africa. Through his ownership of the as majority of the world's diamonds, the de beers firm controlled the entire diamond market until the early 20 first century. Rhodes was also a critical figure in the exploitation of southern africa. The pioneer column was essentially rhodes personal military force given to him by queen victoria. And they end marching right up to the massive ruins of the long deserted great zambabway.