The Congo Slave State: A Protest Against the New African Slavery; And an Appeal to the Public of Great Britain, of the United States, and of the Continent of Europe (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Confronting an Era of Exploitation in the Congo
A clear, research‑based look at the Congo Basin’s colonial system and the abuses tied to rubber and resource extraction. This book presents the case for reform, backed by documents, maps, and firsthand accounts.
This edition assembles the key features of a broader protest movement, tracing how a tenacious business‑state structure enabled widespread oppression in the Congo and how public opinion in Europe and America pressed for change. It blends historical context with practical evidence intended to inform readers and influence policy.
- Explains the political and economic setup behind the Congo Basin’s colonial enterprises
- Provides maps and data to illustrate how control and profits were organized
- Shares eyewitness testimony and excerpts from contemporary debates and reports
- Outlines the ethical stakes and the global call for accountability
Ideal for readers seeking a sober, documented account of early 20th‑century Congo reform efforts and the international response to colonial practices.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the brutal realities of colonial rule in the Congo Free State during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author meticulously exposes the exploitative system of land appropriation and forced labor that King Leopold II implemented, laying bare the devastating consequences for the Congolese people. Drawing from firsthand accounts and official documents, the author paints a vivid picture of a regime built on the systematic denial of basic human rights, driven by greed for rubber and ivory. The book provides a chilling look at the barbarity of this colonial enterprise, as well as an insightful analysis of the political and economic forces that fueled it. The author's detailed examination of the Congo Free State's policies and their devastating consequences places this work within a broader historical context of colonial exploitation and the struggle for human rights. The book serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of colonialism and the importance of understanding the dark side of European expansion into Africa. 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 # 9781332007509_0
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