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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
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“At the time of the Congo controversy a hundred years ago, the idea of full human rights, political, social, and economic, was a profound threat to the established order of most countries on Earth. It still is today.”
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Hardest book I've read in my lofe so far. The glee with which we as humans commit atrocities is disturbing to say the least. Important history that needs to be shared and contemplated more.
A savage tale made more horrifying by its forgotten nature. King Leopold so savaged the Congo it stands among the greatest atrocities of the modern era. More than a product of its time it was designed by men and fed by greed and bigotry.
To my surprise, this is a tale, epic in nature, of the first real modern human rights movement. Names and schemes you've never heard of. Myths brushed aside, such as that of the "heroic" adventurer Stanley, who was anything but.
A thoroughly engaging and brutal story that at times left me raw.
To my surprise, this is a tale, epic in nature, of the first real modern human rights movement. Names and schemes you've never heard of. Myths brushed aside, such as that of the "heroic" adventurer Stanley, who was anything but.
A thoroughly engaging and brutal story that at times left me raw.
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Really 4.5 stars, but I rounded up. Well written and appears to be thoroughly investigated. Although the subject matter is difficult, I'm glad I read the book and saddened/frustrated/angry that this part of world history has been glossed over or ignored outside of Africa. This is another story would should be sharing so that we can prevent it from happening again.
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