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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Golden Age of Piracy=== | |||
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 in the city.<ref>''Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag'' – Edward Kenway's fleet: "Table Bay's Luck"</ref> | |||
===War with England=== | ===War with England=== | ||
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 1852, however, the frigate struck a large rock and sank along the country's coast. Many British [[soldier]]s died, others were evacuated in time, and few survived the impact.<ref name="Prologue">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]'' – Prologue</ref> | 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 1852, however, the frigate struck a large rock and sank along the country's coast. Many British [[soldier]]s died, others were evacuated in time, and few survived the impact.<ref name="Prologue">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]'' – Prologue</ref> | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy]]'' | ||
Revision as of 03:22, 21 August 2023
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa, is a sovereign state occupying the southern tip of Africa.
History
Golden Age of Piracy
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 in the city.[2]
War with England
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 1852, however, the frigate struck a large rock and sank along the country's coast. Many British soldiers died, others were evacuated in time, and few survived the impact.[3]
Late modern period
In the fall of 1913, First Civilization skulls were found in the village of Boskop.[4]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: The Engine of History – The Magus Conspiracy
References
- ↑ 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