The Rise of Zanzibar zanzibar.1
While … has succeeded to power in Oman and Muscat, his younger brother … has established an independent powerbase as the … of … in East Africa.
"Why Africa? Look around you! The waters around Zanzibar are a more brilliant blue than the sky itself, the white sands are so fine that I could rest on the shore and imagine I was upon a hundred cushions, and all the goods of Africa you can imagine can be had in its markets. Why struggle in Oman when I can build an empire here with these riches?"
The … East Africa Company zanzibar.2
Some enterprising explorers and merchants aligned with colonial interests are claiming that it would be trivial to undercut … authority in Africa by directly obtaining treaties with local chieftains in the region. By all accounts, …'s authority is extremely weak—letting this happen will lead to us gaining … and the overnight collapse of … entirely.
"I'm telling you, that man is half-crazy! That whole scheme of his will founder the moment we let go of his hand!" Cigar smoke wafted in the dim light of the drawing room, as the two figures silently considered what to do. "Perhaps," pondered the other voice, "that just means we musn't let go of his hand." There was a slight pause, interrupted by a chuckle. "The Zanj is lovely in the spring, I've been told."
The Lion With No Pride zanzibar.3
Colonial officials from … have circumvented our outposts and obtained agreements with inland chiefs we have long claimed are under our rule. Our illusions of East African supremacy have collapsed overnight with this act, and local warlords and other colonial powers are rapidly dismantling what remains of our empire.
The sharp beat of … boots marching through … woke up the entire city. A growing crowd followed them as the soldiers proceeded to the main square, and gasped as they raised the flag of …. Who were these people? Where was the …? What was happening to …?
Heirs of Queen Aziza zanzibar.4
Through deft diplomacy and studious statecraft, we have secured control of the Zanj. Today, … stands tall!
A new pamphlet was making the rounds among the coffeehouses and booksellers of …: The True Chronicles of Zanzibar. A folk history, it spoke of Unguja Island's glorious origins under the leadership of Queen Aziza, a mythical figure once almost completely forgotten. Like Aziza, Zanzibar itself had now climbed back from the shadows, reclaiming a place for itself in the spotlight, and that light could be seen on every beaming Zanzibari face as they read of their glorious past and dreamed of their glorious future.
Tippu Tip zanzibar.5
An ambitious slave and ivory merchant named Hamad ibn Muhammad al Murjabi asks for …'s support in a colonial venture. He proposes establishing a new government in Lualaba. If he is supported, his state will become our subject, but the great powers will disapprove and set our quest to become Recognized back considerably.
"Why do they call you 'Tippu Tip' anyways, Hamad?" asked the foreigner as the ivory caravan began to ford another river. The trader smiled. "It is because of the sound of my guns, for you see—oh, blast, look!" He bolted towards the water, calling for help from his caravan. "The boat full of slaves has sunk!" he cried. "What a pity! That was a fine canoe."
The End of Arab Rule? zanzibar.6
The rise of …, a notable … figure, marks the end of centuries of Arab rule. … leaders are demanding that this monumental occasion be used to officially overturn … dominance within ….
The streets of Zanzibar's old Stone Town quarter were deserted. Everyone had shuttered themselves in their homes, waiting to see what tomorrow would bring. Initially, some had celebrated, and claimed that while a hundred tribes had lost their freedom centuries ago, a nation had regained theirs today. Others had looked out onto the island of white sands and blue waters and feared that if they did nothing today, they would lose everything tomorrow. They had all poured out into the streets, briefly, and soon ran into each other. Too many people had become abruptly aware that their neighbors were strangers to them, and so now they waited alone, side by side.
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