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)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- 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)
- Author
- Edmund D. Morel
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0266247946
- ISBN 13
- 9780266247944
- Item weight
- 389 grams
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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