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The Congo And The Founding Of Its Free State: A Story Of Work And Exploration V1

The Congo And The Founding Of Its Free State: A Story Of Work And Exploration V1

Stanley, Henry M.

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ISBN10: 1163251143
ISBN13: 9781163251140
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 560
Weight: 1.63
Height: 1.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book The Congo And The Founding Of Its Free State: A Story Of Work And Exploration V1 is a detailed account of the exploration and colonization of the Congo region by Henry M. Stanley. The book covers the period from 1874 to 1885, when Stanley was commissioned by King Leopold II of Belgium to explore the Congo River basin and establish a colony there.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the geography, people, and culture of the Congo region, as well as the political and economic forces that drove the colonization of the area. It also includes detailed descriptions of Stanley's travels and encounters with local tribes, as well as his efforts to establish trade relations and build infrastructure in the region.Throughout the book, Stanley provides insights into the complex and often brutal nature of European colonization in Africa, as well as the challenges faced by both colonizers and colonized. He also offers a firsthand account of the founding of the Free State of Congo, which was established as a private colony by King Leopold II and later became the Belgian Congo.Overall, The Congo And The Founding Of Its Free State: A Story Of Work And Exploration V1 is an important historical document that sheds light on a pivotal period in African history and the legacy of European colonization on the continent.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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