Publisher's Synopsis
""The Congo State: Or The Growth Of Civilization In Central Africa"" is a historical account of the establishment and development of the Congo State in Central Africa. Written by Demetrius C. Boulger, a British historian and author, the book provides an in-depth analysis of the political, economic, and social factors that led to the colonization of the Congo basin by European powers in the late 19th century.Boulger traces the origins of the Congo State to the explorations of Henry Morton Stanley, who was commissioned by King Leopold II of Belgium to establish a colony in the region. He describes the brutal exploitation of the Congolese people by the colonial authorities, who forced them to work on rubber plantations and subjected them to harsh punishments for non-compliance.The book also examines the role of other European powers, such as France and Portugal, in the colonization of Central Africa, and the impact of this on the local populations. Boulger argues that the establishment of the Congo State was a significant milestone in the growth of civilization in Central Africa, but that it came at a great cost to the Congolese people and their way of life.Overall, ""The Congo State"" provides a detailed and insightful account of a crucial period in African history, shedding light on the complex interactions between European colonial powers and the indigenous populations of 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.
