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Donald Sutherland
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The Scramble for Africa
7.1/10 · 13 votesJun 24, 200154 min
Ranked #3 of 4 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg
The Suez Canal is threatened by a holy war in the Sudan, and General Charles Gordon, killed by the rebels, becomes an "imperial martyr." Cecil Rhodes prospects diamond deposits in southern Africa, and asserts British control in the region. However, as Victoria celebrates her Diamond
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"The Scramble for Africa" is episode 4 of Queen Victoria's Empire season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 13 votes, ranking #3 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on June 24, 2001.