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The Congolese Origins of Atlantic Slave Trade Warfare
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the role of African political structures in the Atlantic slave trade, focusing on the Kingdom of Kongo and its complex relationship with Portuguese slavers. They discuss how King Afonso I of Kongo wrote desperate letters to King Manuel I of Portugal in the 1520s, pleading for help controlling Portuguese traders who were destabilizing his realm. The conversation covers the erosion of Kongo's sovereignty, the rise of the Imbangala mercenaries, and the transformation of warfare in West Central Africa as the demand for captives grew. Lucas explains the…
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