The Congo A European Invention |
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| Author:
| Gerlach, John |
| Illustrator:
| Van Cleve, Kate |
| Editor:
| Biel, Joe |
| Contribution by:
| Lynam, Ian |
| Series title: | SImple HIstory Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62106-408-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Publisher: | Microcosm Publishing
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| Book Format: | Pamphlet |
| List Price: | USD $4.00 |
Book Description:
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The story of the Congo is the story of imperialism, foreign governments drawing boundaries and associating disparate tribes, resources being mined and profiting the rich and powerful, racism, fears and stories of cannibalism, civil wars, a series of corrupt foreign and domestic leaders. Once thought of as "The Dark Continent," Sub-Saharan Africa has a long and dreary road ahead to take back their country's own resources and construct a positive path towards its future. This is the...
More DescriptionThe story of the Congo is the story of imperialism, foreign governments drawing boundaries and associating disparate tribes, resources being mined and profiting the rich and powerful, racism, fears and stories of cannibalism, civil wars, a series of corrupt foreign and domestic leaders. Once thought of as "The Dark Continent," Sub-Saharan Africa has a long and dreary road ahead to take back their country's own resources and construct a positive path towards its future. This is the tale of how the war-ravaged Congo never stood a chance at forming its own democracy or nationalizing wealth produced within its borders.