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279: Cameroon: The Slave General of Peter the Great

The Rest Is History

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The Life and Legacy of Gannibal: A Historical Journey

This chapter delves into the remarkable story of Gannibal, originally named Ibrahim, who was kidnapped from Cameroon and taken to the Ottoman court in Constantinople. It also examines the broader implications of the slave trade in Africa during the 18th century, illustrating the complex interrelations of global history.

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