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==History== | ==History== | ||
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By the early 18th century, [[Cape Town]], one of the earliest [[Europe]]an outposts, had become the economic and cultural hub of the Cape Colony and its trading market was prosperous.<ref name="New">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Edward Kenway's fleet#South Africa|Edward Kenway's fleet: "New Economic Hub"]]</ref> The [[Wales|Welsh]] [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] traded [[Olive|olive oil]]<ref name="New" /> and cocoa pods with both the [[England|English]] and [[Netherlands|Dutch]] settlers | By the early 18th century, [[Cape Town]], one of the earliest [[Europe]]an outposts, had become the economic and cultural hub of the Cape Colony, and its trading market was prosperous.<ref name="New">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Edward Kenway's fleet#South Africa|Edward Kenway's fleet: "New Economic Hub"]]</ref> The [[Wales|Welsh]] [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] traded [[Olive|olive oil]]<ref name="New" /> and cocoa pods with both the [[England|English]] and [[Netherlands|Dutch]] settlers of the city.<ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – Edward Kenway's fleet: "Table Bay's Luck"</ref> | ||
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In the mid-19th century, the [[British Empire]] was at {{Wiki|Eighth Xhosa War|war}} with the {{Wiki|Xhosa people|Xhosa Kingdom}} in what was the {{Wiki|Cape Colony}}. The [[Royal Navy]] sent reinforcements in the form of a [[frigate]], the [[HMS Birkenhead|HMS ''Birkenhead'']]. In | In the mid-19th century, the [[British Empire]] was at {{Wiki|Eighth Xhosa War|war}} with the {{Wiki|Xhosa people|Xhosa Kingdom}} in what was the {{Wiki|Cape Colony}}. The [[Royal Navy]] sent reinforcements in the form of a [[frigate]], the [[HMS Birkenhead|HMS ''Birkenhead'']]. In 1851, however, the frigate struck a large rock and sank along the colony's coast. Many British [[soldier]]s died, others were evacuated, and few survived the impact.<ref name="Prologue">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]'' – Prologue</ref> | ||
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In the fall of 1913, [[Isu|First Civilization]] skulls were | In the fall of 1913, [[Isu|First Civilization]] skulls were discovered in the village of [[Boskop]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia]]''</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:18, 19 July 2026
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is a sovereign state occupying the southern tip of Africa.
History[edit | edit source]
Golden Age of Piracy[edit | edit source]
By the early 18th century, Cape Town, one of the earliest European outposts, had become the economic and cultural hub of the Cape Colony, and its trading market was prosperous.[1] The Welsh pirate Edward Kenway traded olive oil[1] and cocoa pods with both the English and Dutch settlers of the city.[2]
Victorian era[edit | edit source]
In the mid-19th century, the British Empire was at war with the Xhosa Kingdom in what was the Cape Colony. The Royal Navy sent reinforcements in the form of a frigate, the HMS Birkenhead. In 1851, however, the frigate struck a large rock and sank along the colony's coast. Many British soldiers died, others were evacuated, and few survived the impact.[3]
Modern times[edit | edit source]
In the fall of 1913, First Civilization skulls were discovered in the village of Boskop.[4]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Edward Kenway's fleet: "New Economic Hub"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Edward Kenway's fleet: "Table Bay's Luck"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy – Prologue
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Encyclopedia