When the French Flag Flew South of the Sahara | Janet Stone

From the coastal slave trade in Senegal to a sprawling colonial empire across west and equatorial Africa, France established a presence that lingers in language and influence today. Dakar, Timbuktu, Brazzaville all flew the French flag, enriched the French homeland, and served in French wars. This course explores various moments of France’s history south of the Sahara.

Janet Stone earned her PhD in history from Emory University. She served for more than three decades as a professor of history at Armstrong State University. In her retirement, she is an active member and frequent instructor at The Learning Center, where her teaching covers a wide range of topics.