Africa. Episode three, Caravans of gold / written and presented by Basil Davidson ; series producer, John Percival ; director, Mick Csaky ; a Mitchell Beazley Television, Monarda Arts, Channel Four co-production
This major eight-part series reveals the rich and diverse drama of African history and is presented by the distinguished historian and scholar Basil Davidson. Covering a vast time scale - from the origins of some of the world's greatest civilisations, to colonisation, the rise of nationalism and the emergence of modern Africa - the story is unfolded on location all over the continent with the help of archive film, carefully illustrated eye-witness accounts, interviews with statesmen and leaders, dramatic reconstructions and specially-shot film of festivals, ceremonies and life there today. This episode traces the medieval gold trade from Africa to India, China and Italy
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