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55. The Fall of the Royal African Company

Empire

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This chapter explores the rise and troubling legacy of the Royal African Company, founded in 1672. Originally seeking gold, the company diverted its efforts to human trafficking, resulting in the transportation of around 150,000 enslaved individuals, underscoring its grim historical impact.

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