Ghanaian kings traded their way to riches whilst building an army which dwarfed the King of England’s by more than 10:1
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Trade was common between the Ghanaians and the Moors and also the Spanish who were occupied by the Moors until the 15th century.
Spain is also referred as the Iberian Peninsula. However, another growing threat to the Ghanaians was emerging from the North.
The Ghanaians relied on their standing army for their defence. At the time, the Emperor of Ghana had a standing army of 240,000 professional soldiers. King Harold of England, at the same time, had 15,000 soldiers.
It can be easy to let Imperial and Colonial narratives veil our own history. Just as every dog has its day, there are countless African rises to power and influence to compare against Britain’s.
And this is true for us. Each day we rise, and it’s best done with knowledge of self. If you know your greatness, you can trust in it.
Recommended reading: Why We Ruled, Robin Walker
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