The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 1John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1929 - Commonwealth countries |
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... Africa . So soon as the main geographical features of the continent had been determined , the " scramble for Africa " followed , and the results of the exploitation by European peoples of the vast areas which had been brought to light ...
... Africa . So soon as the main geographical features of the continent had been determined , the " scramble for Africa " followed , and the results of the exploitation by European peoples of the vast areas which had been brought to light ...
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... AFRICA 459 chosen , and in 1783 an Act was passed by which the Gambia was revested in the Company of Merchants trading to Africa , which was to receive an annual grant for its upkeep.1 The administration of the forts and settlements in ...
... AFRICA 459 chosen , and in 1783 an Act was passed by which the Gambia was revested in the Company of Merchants trading to Africa , which was to receive an annual grant for its upkeep.1 The administration of the forts and settlements in ...
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... Africa .... London , 1799 . SMITH , WILLIAM . A New Voyage to Guinea .... London , 1744 . SNELGRAVE , W. A New Account of some parts of Guinea .... London , 1734 . VILLAUT , N. Relation des costes d'Afrique .... Paris , 1669 . ( c ) African ...
... Africa .... London , 1799 . SMITH , WILLIAM . A New Voyage to Guinea .... London , 1744 . SNELGRAVE , W. A New Account of some parts of Guinea .... London , 1734 . VILLAUT , N. Relation des costes d'Afrique .... Paris , 1669 . ( c ) African ...
Contents
CHAPTER II | 22 |
The Newfoundland Fishery | 29 |
The Western Adventurers | 35 |
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