279: Cameroon: The Slave General of Peter the Great
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The Enigmatic Legacy of a Cameroonian General
This chapter explores the remarkable life of Avram Petrovich Gannibal, a Cameroonian who became a celebrated Russian general and an inspirational figure for Harlem Renaissance writers. It emphasizes Gannibal's connections to key literary figures and his lasting influence on both Russian and American art.
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