The Congo State: Or The Growth Of Civilization In Central Africa is a historical book written by Demetrius C. Boulger. The book is an account of the growth of civilization in Central Africa, particularly in the Congo State. The author provides a detailed history of the Congo State, its political and social structure, and the impact of European colonialism on the region.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the early history of the Congo, the arrival of European explorers and traders, the establishment of the ...
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The Congo State: Or The Growth Of Civilization In Central Africa is a historical book written by Demetrius C. Boulger. The book is an account of the growth of civilization in Central Africa, particularly in the Congo State. The author provides a detailed history of the Congo State, its political and social structure, and the impact of European colonialism on the region.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the early history of the Congo, the arrival of European explorers and traders, the establishment of the Congo Free State, and the subsequent colonization of the region by Belgium. The author also discusses the impact of European imperialism on the Congo, including the exploitation of natural resources and the forced labor of the Congolese people.Throughout the book, Boulger emphasizes the importance of understanding the history of the Congo State in order to fully comprehend the complex political and social issues facing the region today. He provides a balanced and insightful analysis of the various factors that have shaped the Congo State, including the influence of religion, the impact of slavery and the slave trade, and the role of European powers in shaping the region's political landscape.Overall, The Congo State: Or The Growth Of Civilization In Central Africa is an important historical text that provides a comprehensive overview of the Congo State and its place in the wider history of Africa. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Central Africa, European imperialism, and the complex political and social issues facing the region today.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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