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Zanzibar: Port of Trade and Turmoil

This chapter explores Zanzibar's historical significance as a thriving trading port in East Africa, including its involvement in the spice and slave trades. It also examines the geopolitical struggles during the colonial era, focusing on the rivalry between Sultanate leaders and British colonial interests.

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