Rapport-conférence sur le Congo et le Kasai, 1888
Une présentation officielle transforme l’exploration en étude pratique, détaillant les ressources, les voies d’accès et les enjeux économiques du Congo et du Kasai. Le livre offre une vue d’ensemble historique des idées et des observations d’un agent de société savante en mission sur le terrain.
Le texte s’appuie sur une classification en quatre axes : accessibilité du Congo, organisation politique et juridique, conditions d’existence et produits exploitables. Il mêle impressions de voyage et analyses économiques, en privilégiant les faits et les données observables sur le terrain.
On découvre comment les échanges commerciaux naissent et se développent le long du fleuve, et comment les besoins locaux alimentent l’activité économique. Le document explore aussi des propositions pour améliorer l’équipement des Européens et organiser le commerce dans la région du Bas Congo.
Idéal pour les lecteurs intéressés par l’histoire économique et administrative des colonies françaises et belges, ou par les documents d’époque qui mêlent observation et proposition pratique.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the author's first-hand account of his travels across the Congo, his observations of the people and the land, and his overall impressions of the region. The author, an experienced traveler, provides detailed descriptions of the diverse landscapes he encountered, from the lush forests of the Congo Basin to the rugged terrain of the region's waterfalls. He also discusses the various tribes and cultures he encountered, their customs, and their interactions with the European explorers of the time. The book offers a unique perspective on the Congo at a pivotal moment in its history, as European powers were beginning to establish their presence in the region. Moreover, the author's insights into the region's potential for economic development, its resources, and the diverse populations that inhabited it make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and geography of the Congo. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780484987233_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780484987233
Quantity: 15 available