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Wage Labour on the Pre-colonial Gold Coast (Ghana) in Global Perspective. c. 1600-1900. patreon.com/isaacsamuel64/po…
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The Congo Basin had some of the most unique forms of indigenous proto-urbanism featuring near-grid-like settlement patterns; straight streets over 40ft wide, and square houses built in parallel lines
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Even colonialists knew the Congo had navigable rivers; it's half the reason why they occupied it The problem is that anyone can make up a nonsense claim about Africa, and people will believe it A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes
Where did that BS that the congo river is unnavigable come from then?
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An unbelievable hydro power potential estimated > 45 GW!
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The Congo Basin had some of the most unique forms of indigenous proto-urbanism featuring near-grid-like settlement patterns; straight streets over 40ft wide, and square houses built in parallel lines
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The Congo Basin had some of the most unique forms of indigenous proto-urbanism featuring near-grid-like settlement patterns; straight streets over 40ft wide, and square houses built in parallel lines
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Stanley encountered African boatmen navigating the Congo River and its tributaries, many of whom guided his expedition. The explorer managed to purchase, and in other cases, outright steal, dozens of large canoes for his journey africanhistoryextra.com/p/na…
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The Congo River remains a vital waterway and tourist attraction. The River network functions as the primary “highway system” for moving people and heavy goods from the interior forests and mines to global markets. africanhistoryextra.com/p/na…
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Wage labour existed in pre-colonial Africa, contrary to popular claims that work was performed almost exclusively within the household or through slave labour. The History of Wage Labour on the Pre-colonial Gold Coast is the subject of my latest Patreon Article; ⤵️ patreon.com/isaacsamuel64/po…
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