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Queen Victoria's Empire - The Scramble for Africa

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 Jubilee, the empire is on the verge of its darkest hours. The Boer War leads to devastating losses and a reassessment of British purpose. Finally, in 1901, the death of Queen Victoria marks the end of an extraordinary era.

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  • Originally Aired August 22, 2001
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network PBS
  • Notes Is a season finale
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Name Type Role
Loretta Loach Writer
Donald Sutherland Guest Star
John Christie Director