the earl of cromer john singer sargent
baring returned britain @ age of 66, , spent year regaining health. in 1908, published, in 2 volumes, modern egypt (vol 1 & vol 2), narrative of events in egypt , sudan since 1876. in 1910, published ancient , modern imperialism, influential comparison of british , roman empires. in 1914, world war broke out. khedive abbas ii supported ottomans, , deposed british. freed baring publish impressions of khedive, abbas ii, in 1915.
a lover of classics, baring well-read , spoke greek, latin, italian, french, , turkish, never bothered learn arabic (the language of lower classes in egypt). during opening years of 20th century nationalist movement began appear in egypt, baring, became increasingly aloof age, brushed off inconsequential.
in regards, baring typical englishman of generation. believed great conviction in superiority of anglo-saxon race , duty act parental figure less advanced peoples of world. viewing eastern mind weak , slipshod , boasted possessed intimate understanding of (despite evidence contrary). fitted stereotype of british colonial administrator: fair, hardworking, devoted, , patriotic humourless. known co-workers , intimates vice-viceroy , over-baring , brusque , condescending both peers , subject races .
baring active in politics. having been raised peerage lord cromer in 1892, baring entitled sit in house of lords. joined free-trade wing of unionist party. baring leader of anti-suffragette cause, serving president of men s league opposing woman suffrage in 1908, in 1910–12, subsequent national league opposing woman suffrage. in 1916, appointed dardanelles commission, strain 75-year-old baring handle, , died on 29 january 1917.
baring buried in wimborne road cemetery @ bournemouth in dorset. english heritage blue plaque commemorates baring @ 36 wimpole street in marylebone.
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