Queen Victoria's Empire

Season 1 Episode 4: 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.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

4

Cast:

Donald Sutherland

Quality:

HD

Duration:

54 min

First Air:

2001

Rating:

7.5