Scramble 17: Brazza, Fashoda, and Cesaire’s Discours – France in the Scramble concluded

29/04/2022 1h 11min
Scramble 17: Brazza, Fashoda, and Cesaire’s Discours – France in the Scramble concluded

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We start with a quick history of France’s theft of Congo-Brazzaville, centering on Brazza himself and ending with the Toque-Gaud Trial. Then on to the nearly early start of WWI – the Fashoda Crisis between Britain and France. Finally, we give the floor to Aime Cesaire to give us some commentary on what French colonialism … Continue reading "Scramble 17: Brazza, Fashoda, and Cesaire’s Discours – France in the Scramble concluded"

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