Commerce and the Clash of Civilizations
africa's great civilizations

Gates explores the dynamism of 19th-century Africa, the "scramble" by European powers for its riches, and the defiant and successful stand of uncolonized Ethiopia.

Duration: 55 minutes and 36 seconds

Episode Number: 106

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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