The Congo Slave State (1903)

The Congo Slave State, written by Edmund Dene Morel and published in 1903, is a book that exposes the brutal and inhumane treatment of the Congolese people under the rule of King Leopold II of Belgium. Morel, a British journalist and activist, provides a detailed account of the atrocities committed by the Belgian colonial administration in the Congo Free State, which was established by Leopold II as his personal property in 1885.The book describes how the Congolese people were forced into forced labor, often under brutal conditions, to extract rubber and ivory for export to Europe. The workers were subjected to beatings, mutilations, and other forms of torture if they failed to meet their quotas. The book also exposes the widespread use of rape, murder, and other forms of violence against the Congolese people by the colonial authorities and their agents.Morel's book was instrumental in exposing the atrocities in the Congo and raising public awareness of the issue in Europe and the United States. It played a significant role in the international campaign to end the exploitation of the Congolese people and led to the establishment of the Belgian Congo as a colony under the control of the Belgian government in 1908. The book remains a powerful testament to the courage and determination of those who fought against the injustices of colonialism and slavery.A Protest Against The New African Slavery, And An Appeal To The Public Of Great Britain, Of The United States, And Of The Continent Of Europe.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.