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Part One: Cecil Rhodes: The First Proud Boy

Behind the Bastards

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Cecil Rhodes: From Cotton to Diamonds and the Roots of Exploitation

This chapter delves into the early life and entrepreneurial journey of Cecil Rhodes, emphasizing his shift from farming to diamond mining in Kimberly. It also examines his organizational skills in labor and the economic exploitation inherent in colonialism, particularly the disparities in oversight across different regions.

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