How did France secure such a vast portion of Africa during the 19th century?
In short: During the late 19th-century Scramble for Africa, France acquired a massive share of the continent. This documentary examines how France achieved this dominance despite its history of isolationism and its status as a major European rival, and why other powers allowed it to happen.
The late 19th century saw European powers and Belgium divide Africa among themselves. France emerged from this period with a significant portion of the continent under its control.
The video explores the geopolitical context of this era, questioning how France managed to expand its influence so extensively while navigating periods of imposed isolationism. It also addresses why other great powers did not intervene to prevent this French expansion.
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