The Atlantic Age/Commerce and the Clash of Civilizations -
africa's great civilizations

Gates explores the impact of the Atlantic trading world, giving rise to powerful new kingdoms, but also transatlantic slave trade. Learn of the revolutionary movements of the 18th-early 19th centuries, including the advent of the Sokoto Caliphate.

Episode Duration: 55 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 105

About Africa's Great Civilizations:

Beginning with Africa's ancient history as the cradle of mankind, this documentary series with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

brings to life the epic stories of both little-known and celebrated African kingdoms and cultures.

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