The Abyssinian Question

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'The Abyssinian Question', 1867. Britannia is depicted holding a trident to King Theodore's midriff in the most threatening manner. The King is holding a bunch of keys towards Brit annia and, in the background, the bars of a prison cell can be seen with the white hands of British prisoners clutching the bars. King Theodore of Abyssinia had recently taken into custody a number of British citizens, including a British envoy and a British consul. In late July 1867, the House of Commons debated the issue and came up with a number of plans for ensuring the release of the Britons being held. Punch, however, appears to be taking the direct route. From Punch, or the London Charivari, August 10, 1867. Show more