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The Congo Slave State (1903)

The Congo Slave State (1903)

Morel, Edmund Dene

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Racism & Ethnic Studies

ISBN10: 1104243555
ISBN13: 9781104243555
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Apr 2 2009
Pages: 116
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.24 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Congo Slave State is a historical book written by Edmund Dene Morel in 1903. The book is a detailed account of the brutal exploitation and mistreatment of Congolese people during the colonial era. Morel, a British journalist and activist, exposes the atrocities committed by King Leopold II of Belgium and his agents in the Congo Free State, which was ruled as a personal fiefdom by the king.The book describes how the Congolese people were forced into slavery, subjected to forced labor, and suffered from extreme violence and abuse. Morel also sheds light on the role of European companies and governments in supporting the exploitation of Congo's natural resources, including rubber and ivory.The Congo Slave State is an important work of historical documentation that helped to expose the atrocities of colonialism in Africa. The book helped to raise public awareness about the plight of the Congolese people and played a significant role in the international campaign to end the brutal exploitation of Africa by European powers.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.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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