We are profoundly affected by the time in which we live, the place where we live, and the people we associate with. As we move, we change. I think we are placed on this earth at a time, in a place, and with a people where we can best learn lessons necessary for our progression. If we do not learn these lessons, we are bound to repeat them. Through this blog, I hope to capture a time, a place and a people who had a great impact on one other.
The Time.
During the latter part of the 19th century, the area immediately north of South Africa was being colonized; spearheaded by the ambitions of Cecil John Rhodes, whose name the territory bore - Rhodesia. As Europeans moved into the area, they came into conflict with the local inhabitants, but due to superior weapons and technology, at that time, they managed to subdue them.
It was in the early years of colonization, that Rudolf Friedrich Wilhelm Ziehl and his wife Annie Sohpia Rosa (Rau) and their six living children moved to Rhodesia, from East London, South Africa. They hoped to take advantage of the opportunities offered by Rhodes and the British South Africa Company (BSAC).
A glimpse into what was happening at that time, in Rhodesia, can be found at the following websites:
What a great picture of the couple! I think it is great to include the links that you did for further information about the time in Rhodesia for those of us who may be more unfamiliar with it's history!
ReplyDeleteLove the photo, and the links add great context to your story.
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