China The Cake Of The Kings and Emperors
Once upon a time China was the cake of the Kings and Emperors An epic political cartoon about China from 1898. A pastry represents and is being divided between Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, William II of Germany, Nicholas II of Russia , the French Marianne and a samurai representing Japan, carefully contemplating which pieces to take. ( The cartoon was published in France ) A stereotypical Qing official throws up his hands to try and stop them, but is powerless. It is meant to be a figurative representation of the Imperialist tendencies of these nations towards China during the decade. An Illustration of Battle Between Chinese and Mongols Map of Chinese Voyages to East Africa and South Asia in 1405