Sources for this video: N. Levtzion and J.F.P. Hopkins (2001) Corpus of Early Arabic Sources for West African History. 2nd Edition. Paul E. Lovejoy (2011) Transformations in Slavery: A History of Slavery in Africa (Third edition). Martin A. Klein (1998) Slavery and Colonial Rule in French West Africa. Slave Export estimates taken from: www.slavevoyages.org/assessment/estimates Thomas J. Bassett and Philip W. Porter (1991) ‘From the Best Authorities’: The Mountains of Kong in the Cartography of West Africa. Journal of African History, 32: 367-413. Frank T. Kryza (2006) The Race for Timbuktu: In Search of Africa's City of Gold. Kenneth Lupton (1979) Mungo Park: The African Traveler. Peter Brent (1977) Black Nile. Lewis Grassic Gibbon (1934) Niger: The Life of Mungo Park. Proceedings of the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa (1790) Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa. archive.org/details/proceedingsofass00asso/page/6/mode/2up Thomas Jefferson (1821) Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson, 103-105. Arthur Mitchell Fraas (2004) Henry Beaufoy MP and the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa. Thesis, Boston College University. dlib.bc.edu/islandora/object/bc-ir%3A102157/datastream/PDF/view Mungo Park (1799) Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa: Performed Under the Direction and Patronage of the African Association, in the Years 1795, 1796, and 1797.
Pin this yo! (Betta yet maybe throw it in the video description? Yes that's right, I'm the asshole in the comments telling you how you should handle you're totally kickass channel.)
I very much enjoyed this documentary and greatly appreciate you posting sources, it is critical! I also highly recommend the book: *Africa and Africans in the making of the Atlantic World* by John Thornton. In this book Thornton argues against the Gun-Slave-Cycle and Horse-Slave-Cycle which you describe at 14:04 and argues that Europeans did not bear on the African economy as much as was previously thought. Thornton describes the ways in which Europeans failed to gain footholds by force on the continent (one reason being disease, but also that the firearms that European armies of the time prized were slow to reload, allowing time for lightly armored African troops to reach and overwhelm European forces where were small in size). By the 18th century a system where Europeans arrived in African ports, having to pay a duty and trading on mutual terms had arisen. European goods were mostly luxuries used to display the wealth and power of African rulers, not necessities that African nations relied upon. In the second-half of the book Thornton discusses the transfer of African culture to the New World through slaves and the cultural and religious adaptations it underwent there.
@tim james Stopped reading the second you got political, I recommended a scholarly book, you vomitted incoherence all over a place where it doesn't belong. 10 bucks says you'll outdo yourself on the next comment, what'll it be? 800 words no one wants to read?
I Just want to acknowledge the fact that he makes these very indepth, fact checked, and scholarly video essay's for FREE. The time and effort of writing, producing and editing these hour long videos just for his love for history is truly admirable. Awesome content my man, keep up the amazing and wonderful work! 👍
...and then what happened?! We want Kong 2!!! Man this was so interesting. We can thank you, and the extensive journaling. Maybe I missed it, but how was Park’s journal recovered? You and your sources know so much detail about the nuances of his journey
I agree. But his hands. He don't know what to do with his hands. Does he put them together? Nope better not. Better hold them out every other sentence? Nope go back to holding them together? I better not. I feel like his brain knows all this information but his hands are always questioning his knowledge.
Obviously haven't watched yet, but your videos heretofore have been excellent. West Africa is a fascinating topic and I think we could do with a bit more understanding of the area. Thank you! And also, I quite appreciate the sources you post
Just discovered your channel, and I'm in love. Quickly stumbled upon this video and was enthralled... then the MOMENT you get to the mountains of Kong... cliffhanger. It's been two years since this uploaded, and you're still gaining fans who are begging for a part 2! I say all that with love and appreciation. Work like this takes time, and I absolutely respect that. Please just look at that as a testament to your writing, research, and presentation. It's very good, I just can't wait for more!
not confident enough ! I demand more sexy confidence ! EDIT: The fact that there's a second of him posing everytime he speaks could be handled better, either he makes it look more natural or gets rid of that second of posing between takes and tbh I think he could make it look more natural, he's charismatic and whatnot, just needs to make it smoother, I can see his muscles tensing in some of those, others are done better. doubling the time when he mentions the sulfuric acid thing was noticeable, I liked that
@@Didacmmv I tend to agree somewhat. It looks a little fidgety, tbh. I like Charles a lot, have watched all his videos. I'm an actor, and it might be helpful if Charles found an actor friend who could give him a little coaching. Don't take it hard, Chuck! Just a little advice, that's all.
He’s a brilliant man with a brilliant accent providing brilliant content. Totally wasn’t expecting to see that huuuge library wall. I personally love how the books aren’t organized by color or size. They look read. Makes me feel like I could get lost in there for hours. I love other people’s libraries… mine is always dusty.
I've been watching this channel for years, in fact from the first release of the Bronze age collapse video, and it's only getting better! Keep it up, Charles! Much love from Bulgaria, if you ever find yourself here, beer is on me!
I love your videos! They are so informative, and the narration is so soothing. In comparison, I just went to watch a documentary that was produced for mainstream TV, but I had to turn it off because the production was trying too hard to be energetic on too many levels, I suppose in an attempt to keep people's attention, but I found it overwhelming and obnoxious. The Histocrat, on the other hand, presents much more information in an easy to digest manner, without annoying bells and whistles. Thanks for the quality content!
Just found your channel, this is fantastic. I've almost consumed it all. please more!! very happy you include reading lists with your lectures. keep up the good work. looking forward to your next video.
Well, you see the real mistake of the included footage of you in front of the Bookshelf is that I now really want to hear your smooth voice tell me Tolkien lore, because who needs actual history when you can regale me with tales of the Elder Days
My history teacher was awesome, he would go off on anecdotes about everything nothing to do with what our book TOLD us to learn,my favourite lesson and teacher
Love it! keep up the good work! Solid research accompanied by decent video making skills. Ignore all the people who complain about your hand gestures. Why are they watching? If they can do better, let them step up to the plate.
Made it to the end. By that time he likely made many agreements along the way. Perspective is powerful the Africans wanted to know as the Europeans did.
This video was excellent as always. One small thing though - constantly switching hand positions is super distracting! It could just be me but I would find it easier to focus on what you're saying if you gestured with both hands kept seperated when you want to do lots of enunciations in a row rather than switching a lot in short succession. Overall I like the in person speaking though, breaks up segments quite well. Thanks for more knowledge :)
hey they're in now, It usually takes YT some time to get them on videos Ive noticed from when I catch super recent uploads from channels i sub too, as i have them on by default.
Forgive my folly, but what is the name of the man that is said to have died alone in the jungle at the end of this video? His name passed me by whilst watching this.
Sources for this video:
N. Levtzion and J.F.P. Hopkins (2001) Corpus of Early Arabic Sources for West African History. 2nd Edition.
Paul E. Lovejoy (2011) Transformations in Slavery: A History of Slavery in Africa (Third edition).
Martin A. Klein (1998) Slavery and Colonial Rule in French West Africa.
Slave Export estimates taken from:
www.slavevoyages.org/assessment/estimates
Thomas J. Bassett and Philip W. Porter (1991) ‘From the Best Authorities’: The Mountains of Kong in the Cartography of West Africa. Journal of African History, 32: 367-413.
Frank T. Kryza (2006) The Race for Timbuktu: In Search of Africa's City of Gold.
Kenneth Lupton (1979) Mungo Park: The African Traveler.
Peter Brent (1977) Black Nile.
Lewis Grassic Gibbon (1934) Niger: The Life of Mungo Park.
Proceedings of the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa (1790) Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa. archive.org/details/proceedingsofass00asso/page/6/mode/2up
Thomas Jefferson (1821) Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson, 103-105.
Arthur Mitchell Fraas (2004) Henry Beaufoy MP and the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa. Thesis, Boston College University. dlib.bc.edu/islandora/object/bc-ir%3A102157/datastream/PDF/view
Mungo Park (1799) Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa: Performed Under the Direction and Patronage of the African Association, in the Years 1795, 1796, and 1797.
Pin this yo! (Betta yet maybe throw it in the video description? Yes that's right, I'm the asshole in the comments telling you how you should handle you're totally kickass channel.)
I very much enjoyed this documentary and greatly appreciate you posting sources, it is critical!
I also highly recommend the book: *Africa and Africans in the making of the Atlantic World* by John Thornton. In this book Thornton argues against the Gun-Slave-Cycle and Horse-Slave-Cycle which you describe at 14:04 and argues that Europeans did not bear on the African economy as much as was previously thought. Thornton describes the ways in which Europeans failed to gain footholds by force on the continent (one reason being disease, but also that the firearms that European armies of the time prized were slow to reload, allowing time for lightly armored African troops to reach and overwhelm European forces where were small in size). By the 18th century a system where Europeans arrived in African ports, having to pay a duty and trading on mutual terms had arisen. European goods were mostly luxuries used to display the wealth and power of African rulers, not necessities that African nations relied upon. In the second-half of the book Thornton discusses the transfer of African culture to the New World through slaves and the cultural and religious adaptations it underwent there.
@tim james Stopped reading the second you got political, I recommended a scholarly book, you vomitted incoherence all over a place where it doesn't belong. 10 bucks says you'll outdo yourself on the next comment, what'll it be? 800 words no one wants to read?
Your best one yet, great work
@@Zogerpogger so how was the reply political but your comment was not?
Its been 2 years i need part 2 ive been on the edge of my seat forever now
I Just want to acknowledge the fact that he makes these very indepth, fact checked, and scholarly video essay's for FREE.
The time and effort of writing, producing and editing these hour long videos just for his love for history is truly admirable.
Awesome content my man, keep up the amazing and wonderful work! 👍
free? he get's paid.
The platform is free, he’s definitely making money
...and then what happened?! We want Kong 2!!! Man this was so interesting. We can thank you, and the extensive journaling. Maybe I missed it, but how was Park’s journal recovered? You and your sources know so much detail about the nuances of his journey
Kong 2: Outback Boogaloo
Will there be a part 2? I'm very curious about what happens next!
That would be fantastic!
Those are some beautiful maps of Africa.
If you ever start another channel specifically about ancient hand to hand combat, please call it The Fistocrat.
Could do a Geology channel called the Schistocrat
Pimple popping --> The Systocrat
Some might find his videos too long and in depth to their liking. He should make abridged videos under the name The Gistocrat.
Call it wisho'crat
And a Top 10 channel called the Historical Listocrat
I love the idea of cross-channel voice acting here. I recognised some of the voices and was happy to find them mentioned in the description. :)
This mans voice is like historic chocolate directly infused into my brain
Historic chocolate 😅
Yikes
Kids, verbal theobromide is dangerous and addictive.
I agree. But his hands. He don't know what to do with his hands. Does he put them together? Nope better not. Better hold them out every other sentence? Nope go back to holding them together? I better not. I feel like his brain knows all this information but his hands are always questioning his knowledge.
@@H8BOT666 actually he is mesmerizing us with his hands
Part II? I really think this is worth bringing in for the landing. Thank you for your content and all the work you put into it. 👍
You know it's good when you instantly want part 2
Always love seeing you pop up in my notifications.
Obviously haven't watched yet, but your videos heretofore have been excellent. West Africa is a fascinating topic and I think we could do with a bit more understanding of the area.
Thank you! And also, I quite appreciate the sources you post
Excellent, just excellent, the quality of your videos is exceptional
Just discovered your channel, and I'm in love. Quickly stumbled upon this video and was enthralled... then the MOMENT you get to the mountains of Kong... cliffhanger. It's been two years since this uploaded, and you're still gaining fans who are begging for a part 2!
I say all that with love and appreciation. Work like this takes time, and I absolutely respect that. Please just look at that as a testament to your writing, research, and presentation. It's very good, I just can't wait for more!
Brilliant, what a cliff-hanger. Looking forward to the next part.
Very fascinating! Can't wait for part two!
Well this is not the man I expected behind “The Voice”. Handsome man 😉, just surprising.
not confident enough ! I demand more sexy confidence !
EDIT: The fact that there's a second of him posing everytime he speaks could be handled better, either he makes it look more natural or gets rid of that second of posing between takes and tbh I think he could make it look more natural, he's charismatic and whatnot, just needs to make it smoother, I can see his muscles tensing in some of those, others are done better. doubling the time when he mentions the sulfuric acid thing was noticeable, I liked that
He sounds like he ought to have a beard.
@@Didacmmv I tend to agree somewhat. It looks a little fidgety, tbh. I like Charles a lot, have watched all his videos. I'm an actor, and it might be helpful if Charles found an actor friend who could give him a little coaching. Don't take it hard, Chuck! Just a little advice, that's all.
@@Didacmmv a thick Gandalf style beard
He’s a brilliant man with a brilliant accent providing brilliant content. Totally wasn’t expecting to see that huuuge library wall. I personally love how the books aren’t organized by color or size. They look read. Makes me feel like I could get lost in there for hours. I love other people’s libraries… mine is always dusty.
I've been watching this channel for years, in fact from the first release of the Bronze age collapse video, and it's only getting better! Keep it up, Charles! Much love from Bulgaria, if you ever find yourself here, beer is on me!
This was an awesome watch. Can't wait for the next part. Thank you for all your hard work! 💜😊
my sleepy ass initially thought this was about skull island...
a pleasant listening experience nonetheless... thank you!!!
Ikr.
The quality of the vids on this channel is so damn good.
amazing illustrations and excellent narrative, thank you!
Love your stuff, mate.
Its like a mix between a tour from a passionate museum tour guide and a great college history lecture
Came for Mythilogical stayed for the History lessons that I listen to while I work.
God I love your videos so much, incredibly relaxing.
I love your videos! They are so informative, and the narration is so soothing. In comparison, I just went to watch a documentary that was produced for mainstream TV, but I had to turn it off because the production was trying too hard to be energetic on too many levels, I suppose in an attempt to keep people's attention, but I found it overwhelming and obnoxious. The Histocrat, on the other hand, presents much more information in an easy to digest manner, without annoying bells and whistles. Thanks for the quality content!
It really is so over the top now. NatGeo is all but unwatchable nowadays.
What a fascinating video! And the ending really leaves you wanting more.
fabulous documentary as always. thank you very much!
One of the best on TH-cam. Deserves an award.
Timbuk was so great why isn't there a Timbuk 2?
When is the next part coming out? I'm desperate now
Amazing video. I can't wait for part two.
Just found your channel, this is fantastic. I've almost consumed it all. please more!! very happy you include reading lists with your lectures.
keep up the good work. looking forward to your next video.
When you're old you are going to be a legendary presenter
Maaaan I was rooting so hard for Park and his horse, I hope they reunited one last time
These are so wonderfully detailed; I aways learn something new.
I need part two🤣🤣😭😭
will part 2 happen?
My joy at hearing more Atun-Shei voice acting work 😃
Nice to actually see you in a video. Great work.
One of my favorite videos of yours to date!
"I feel sick. I'm gonna drink some sulfuric acid."
MOOD
It's tangy
18th century chemistry and medicine for ya!
voice smooth, nice old maps, chill background music. this is going to be nap time for the week.
Hope you finish this eventually.
Well, you see the real mistake of the included footage of you in front of the Bookshelf is that I now really want to hear your smooth voice tell me Tolkien lore, because who needs actual history when you can regale me with tales of the Elder Days
I have never opened a notification so fast, and the region is fascinating
Brilliant always like to listen to these when settling down for night very relaxing and informative
Travelling back then was a whole new experience
New Histocrat video! Looking forward watching your well-researched and captivating work.
If only history classes in school could have been half as interesting, I would have shown up more often.
I've always been fascinated by history, though it's much easier to learn in this format than in most of the classes I've taken.
My history teacher was awesome, he would go off on anecdotes about everything nothing to do with what our book TOLD us to learn,my favourite lesson and teacher
also always love seeing you pop up in my notifications
The account of Mungo Park was like a novel. Dude got robbed blind at every turn.
This is amazing. Thank you.
I was really upset at the ending, until I realized this is only part one. What an amazing story
This is some premium content man. Respect.
Love it! keep up the good work! Solid research accompanied by decent video making skills. Ignore all the people who complain about your hand gestures. Why are they watching? If they can do better, let them step up to the plate.
I cannot wait for part two.
Made it to the end. By that time he likely made many agreements along the way. Perspective is powerful the Africans wanted to know as the Europeans did.
Great docu as always, presentation and pacing are incredible. Could you give us a tour of your bookshelf one day?
Great content as always, but my guy looks like a broken ps2 npc with those hand movements
Great information pass on the hands
Rewatching again. Would still LOVE to see a part 2! If youre not busy of course 😅
Ahhhh. Tragic. Parks story was so compelling. There not being a part 2 to bring closure and continue the story is so incredibly sad.
This is fascinating-- all I knew before of this era was the arguments among the British explorers as recounted in "The White Nile" by Alan Moorehead.
Arun Shei has such a distinctive voice
It would be nice if the map tracks were pulled back so I could see exactly where the travelers were on the continent.
Love the vids, and also love to see the steady increase in production quality. What hardware/software are you using to record and edit your audio?
It's been great seeing your face!
Also, slightly related, lindybeige has a video you might like on hand cradles. 👉👈
another great vid, keep up the great work
I’ve bing watched all your videos what do I do now ?
This video was excellent as always. One small thing though - constantly switching hand positions is super distracting! It could just be me but I would find it easier to focus on what you're saying if you gestured with both hands kept seperated when you want to do lots of enunciations in a row rather than switching a lot in short succession. Overall I like the in person speaking though, breaks up segments quite well. Thanks for more knowledge :)
Could you please enable the autogenerated captions on these videos? They help me a lot even if they're not perfect. Thank you
hey they're in now, It usually takes YT some time to get them on videos Ive noticed from when I catch super recent uploads from channels i sub too, as i have them on by default.
@@katmannsson Oh I didn't realize it took time. Thank u 😅
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Ahh, finally a new episode. Just had to be patient.
Part 2 the return of kong, still waiting!
Great video love hearing a cheeky Stefan Easter egg verse
Such a great video!
Thanks!
Another excellent video
My audio was out of synch so when I saw your face I thought I was some guy talking with your voice superimposed over it
You give me content. I give you my consumption. Fair trade lol
Where is part 2, it's been 3 months
I’ve been patient, where is part II?
That thing he does with his arms
Wow. That Houghton account was so suspenseful.
Get back here and answer for your crimes! Where is part two?!
A region I'm only really familiar with in the struggle against colonialism in the 20th century. Great stuff.
Where is part two?
I know it sounds like a boring task, but I would be interested in seeing a complete list of books that is behind you!
That would not be boring at all! Actually I'm very interested in it too
So would I, because his chart at 12:46 regarding slave trade destination is nonsense.
Very interesting 👍
So where are the Mountains of Godzilla?
I wonder if Atun-Shei adapted his accent used in his 17th century Jamestown/Plymouth videos at all for 18th century Jefferson's accent.
The man behind the voice!
4:00 nice down playing of the Islamic slave trade. Which was massive
First time seeing your face Histocrat! Keep up the good work.
A handsome gentleman and a scholar.
Here we go
Forgive my folly, but what is the name of the man that is said to have died alone in the jungle at the end of this video? His name passed me by whilst watching this.