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Benin wasn't a political entity at this point, so the only possible reading is they are talking about the location, not the polity.
by enkid 4y ago
Benin wasn't a political entity at this point, so the only possible reading is they are talking about the location, not the polity.
- refurb 4y agoOK, but if they were purchased as slaves, they weren't ripped from Benin. They were ripped from somewhere else, and sold in Benin. Pedantic, but hey, it's important to be precise.