The Battle of Adwa | African Renaissance: When Art Meets Power
Afua Hirsch investigates the attempted Italian invasion of Ethiopia, which culminated in the battle of Adwa.
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- Clip length: 3'00''
- Broadcast year: 2020
Curriculum Connection
- History
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: African Renaissance: When Art Meets Power
- Series: 1
- Episode: Ethiopia
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