The Congo Crown Domain: Its European And Its African History (1907) - Paperback

by E. D. Morel (Author)

The Congo Crown Domain: Its European And Its African History is a book written by E.D. Morel and originally published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Congo Crown Domain, which was a large territory in central Africa that was ruled by the Belgian king Leopold II in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers both the European and African history of the region, tracing the early exploration and colonization of the area by European powers, including Portugal, the Netherlands, and Britain. It also examines the impact of the slave trade on the region, as well as the development of the rubber and ivory industries.Morel's book is particularly noteworthy for its scathing critique of the brutal exploitation and abuse of the Congolese people by Leopold II and his agents. Morel was a leading figure in the Congo Reform Association, a group that campaigned for an end to the atrocities committed in the Congo Crown Domain. Overall, The Congo Crown Domain: Its European And Its African History is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the complex and often tragic history of central Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian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.