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The Last Stand of the Portuguese Empire in Africa: The Battle of Mbwila
In 1665, the Portuguese Empire faced its most devastating defeat in Africa at the Battle of Mbwila in present-day Angola. This episode explores the rise and fall of the Kingdom of Kongo, the rivalry with Portugal, and the pivotal battle that shattered Portuguese ambitions for centuries. We follow the journey of King António I of Kongo, who led his army against the Portuguese governor André Vidal de Negreiros, only to be killed in action. Discover how this battle reshaped the colonial landscape, leading to the Kongo kingdom's decline and Portugal's eventual shift toward the slave…
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