Not many people know of the Gambia. The smallest country of mainland Africa, this small nation can seem quite unremarkable at first glance, being confined only to the length of the Gambia River and surrounded entirely by the much larger nation of Senegal. But once you take a glimpse into this small nation’s history, you begin to understand that there is so much more than meets the eye.
I often feel as if Africa's part in its peoples slavery is downplayed by western and other media in general. There's a real reluctance to admit just how willing many rich and powerful Africans were to sell their people for easy money. Both Europeans and Africans played their part in this miserable trade.
I enjoyed reading about the historical aspects and the changing nature of certain islands, as Europeans fought with each other for dominance.
Great article. The least known fact about the slave trade is that the only culture to end slavery was the Christian culture. First with the Englishman Wilburforce and later with American anti-slavery movement. Thousands of white English and Americans died to right a wrong but get little credit for it.
A well written and fascinating article.
I often feel as if Africa's part in its peoples slavery is downplayed by western and other media in general. There's a real reluctance to admit just how willing many rich and powerful Africans were to sell their people for easy money. Both Europeans and Africans played their part in this miserable trade.
I enjoyed reading about the historical aspects and the changing nature of certain islands, as Europeans fought with each other for dominance.
Man really can be a awful creature!
Great article. The least known fact about the slave trade is that the only culture to end slavery was the Christian culture. First with the Englishman Wilburforce and later with American anti-slavery movement. Thousands of white English and Americans died to right a wrong but get little credit for it.
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