279: Cameroon: The Slave General of Peter the Great

Published: Dec. 11, 2022, 2 a.m.

In today\u2019s World Cup special on Cameroon, Tom and Dominic tell the fascinating story of \u201cprobably the most famous Cameroonian to become a Russian General\u201d. Learn about the extraordinary life of Major-General Abram Petrovich Gannibal, the great-grandfather of Russia\u2019s most famous poet, Alexander Pushkin.\n\nJoin\xa0The Rest Is History Club\xa0(www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.\n\n*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:\n\nTom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia!\n\nBuy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com\n\nTwitter:\xa0\n\n@TheRestHistory\n\n@holland_tom\n\n@dcsandbrook\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices